Title
Emblematical Print on the South Sea Scheme
Caption
Emblematical Print on the South Sea Scheme (also known as The South Sea Scheme) is an early print by William Hogarth, created in 1721 and widely published from 1724. It caricatures the financial speculation, corruption and credulity that caused the South Sea Bubble in England in 1720–1. William Hogarth (1697 – 1764). English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A23_394
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (6,1Mb) / 18,2in x 12,8in / 5455 x 3844 (300dpi)