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The Bench

William Hogarth

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four men seated in a row. They wear elaborate wigs and robes. The central figure has large glasses. Three of them are holding papers or books. In the background, there is a textured wall with a coat of arms and a banner with the words "Honi soit qui mal y pense." Text below discusses character, caricature, and the artistic concept of "Outré."

Artwork Details

Date
1758
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3244 × 4816 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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