Title
Engraving by William Hogarth
Caption
Engraving by British artist & engraver, William Hogarth 1697-1764: Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen. 18th century. In front of a judge a pregnant woman lies under oath that the rich nobleman is the father of her unborn child. Behind her is the real father. The nobleman holds his hands up and denies being the father. His wife, next to him angrily gerates him. The judge therefore makes the man provide for the child and the woman
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A30_198
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,6Mb (3,3Mb) / 12,6in x 9,4in / 3780 x 2825 (300dpi)