A copy of Hogarth's design: on the shield, a naked and reclining infant raising its right arm. Supporters, dexter, a terminal figure of 'Nature', many-breasted; sinister, 'Britannia', holding a cap of Liberty on a staff, and her shield. Crest 'a Lamb'; motto 'Help'.
Alternative Title:
Armes for Foundling Hospital
Description:
Title from Paulson., Imprint from penciled inscription on the impression in George Steevens's collections., Subtitle appears in the line below printmaker's statement., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 230., Ms. note in Steevens's hand in pencil above print: Do. Proof., and On page 101 in volume 2.
Publisher:
Published as the Act directs July 31st 1781 by Rd. Livesay at Mrs. Hogarths Leicester Fields
A copy of Hogarth's design: on the shield, a naked and reclining infant raising its right arm. Supporters, dexter, a terminal figure of 'Nature', many-breasted; sinister, 'Britannia', holding a cap of Liberty on a staff, and her shield. Crest 'a Lamb'; motto 'Help'.
Alternative Title:
Armes for the Foundling Hospital
Description:
Title from Paulson., Subtitle appears in the line below printmaker's statement., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 230., Ms. note in Steevens's hand in pencil above print: First sketch of Arms for the Foundling Hospital. See Nichols's book, 3d edit. p. 288., and On page 101 in volume 2.
Publisher:
Publish'd, Decr. 22, 1781, by Rd. Livesay, at Mrs. Hogarth's Leicester Fields