The water used to put out the fire in The Times, pl. 1 is turned to peaceful uses and the firefighters are transformed into gardeners. This print is based on the ancient metaphor of the king as Fountain of Honor.

  • By Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, John and Josiah Boydell (Firm)
  • Dated May 29, 1790
  • Held by Boston Public Library
  • Part of William Hogarth (1697-1764). Prints, British Artists, English Caricature and Political Satire, 18th and 19th Centuries
  • Rights: No known copyright restrictions.

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Subject
Fountains Gardens Sculpture Rulers
Genre
Etchings Engravings Satires (Visual works) Prints photograph Still image Text