William Hogarth (1697-1764)
A Burlesque on Kent's Altarpiece at St.Clement Dane. c.1725
33.5 x 19.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 811379
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A satire on Kent's draughtsmanship and Italinate influences. A celestial choir with 5 singing angels, crowd of attendant cherubs, and Holy Spirit as a dove. Long inscription below with key. Princess Sobieski and her son were recognized.
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Purchased by Queen Victoria at the H.P. Standly sale (Christie's 14 April 1845, lot 1104)
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33.5 x 19.3 cm (sheet of paper)
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