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The times, pl. 1

1762

A city on fire, emblematic of the Seven Years War and George III's efforts to bring about peace. In the center, a fire-engine on which stands a man with a badge lettered "GR" aiming his hose at a shop-sign of the globe. Other fire-fighters dressed as soldiers, sailors and Scots in plaid. Beyond, a group of City of London aldermen and butchers cheer William Pitt standing on stilts and pumping bellows to encourage the flames.

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The times, pl. 2

1790

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.

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The times, pl. 2

1790

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Untitled profile of Hogarth

1760

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View of Ranby's house

1781

View across a cornfield to Hogarth's house at Chiswick and neighboring houses among trees. In the foreground, to left, a man holding a staff is seated beside a tree with a dog at his feet.

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