Orator Henley christening a child.

RCIN 812343

After William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Orator Henley christening a child

Description

Henley anoints the baby, relatives gather around table. The mother sits to right. 2 men on far right. Another man on left admires himself in mirror (Marriage a la Mode, Pl.1). Verses below. Publication line crossed out. See Paulson p.310-1.
People involved

Creator(s)

After
Search the collection William Hogarth (1697-1764)
(designer)

Search the collection Sympson, Joseph, Jnr (fl.1730-35)
(mezzotinter)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Reverend John Henley (1692-1756)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

mezzotint, printed in blue
Groupings
Category
British Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Drawings
Caricatures