Artists: William Hogarth FRSA (1697 – 1764). English painter and printmaker.
Engraver: Thomas Cook (1744? –1818), engraver of London.
Title: The Invasion. Plate I France, Plate II England.
Dimensions: Plate I. Image 11 3/8" x 14 3/4". Plate mark 13 1/4" x 15 7/8". Frame 20 1/4" x 22 1/4". Plate II. Image 11 1/4" x 14 1/2". Plate mark 12 3/4" x 15 5/8". Frame 20 1/4" x 22 1/8"
Publisher: G. G. & J. Robinson Paternoster Row, London.
Date: 1798-1799.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving on a thick wove paper. Matted and framed.
Condition: Professionally restored. Cut unevenly. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Signed, titled, and proofed by the publisher in the plate below the image: Designed by W. Hogarth, engraved by T. Cook. France. Plate I. Published June 1st, 1798, by G. G. & J. Robinson Pater-noster Row, London. England. Plate II. London Published by G. G. & J. Robinson Paternoster Row December 1st, 1799.
Annotated in the margin below the image with the verses by David Garrick.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XVIII C.
Note: Set of two engravings dedicated to the French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years' War. The price for the pair.