French School (19th Century), William Hogarth.

The Distressed Poet (La Detresse du Poete).

Engraving after the celebrated composition by William Hogarth depicting a dramatic domestic interior surrounding an ailing poet. The composition features members of a family gathered around the central figure, accompanied by a dog and various symbolic details characteristic of Hogarth's narrative style. Presented under glass in an ornate giltwood frame. Framed.

William Hogarth was one of the most influential British artists of the eighteenth century, renowned for his satirical paintings and engravings depicting social life in Georgian England. His works combined moral storytelling with meticulous observation of everyday life, establishing him as a pioneering figure in British graphic art. His compositions continue to inspire reproductions and editions collected throughout Europe and North America.

DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 17 5/8 x 20 1/8 in.
Framed: 20 1/2 x 23 in.

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age