Et spes & ratio Studiorum in Caesare tantum

Sitter George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland British

1761

Not on view

Frontispiece to the catalogue of the pictures exhibited by the Society of Artists, at their first exhibition in Spring Gardens. Britannia stands in a rocky landscape, leaning on her spear as she waters three trees labeled "Painting", "Sculpture" and "Architecture." Behind her at right is a portrait bust of George III in a niche surmounted by a crown. This adorns a fountain which spouts water from a lion head to replenish Britannia's watering can. The bust is identified with lettered text: "Georgius III Rex. MDCCLXI." This second version of the print was re-engraved by Grignion and published in 1761.

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Title: Et spes & ratio Studiorum in Caesare tantum
Engraver: Charles Grignion, I (British, London baptised 1721–1810 London)
Artist: After William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London)
Sitter: George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland (British, London 1738–1820 Windsor)
Date: 1761
Medium: Etching and engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 7 3/16 × 5 9/16 in. (18.3 × 14.1 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Junius S. Morgan, 1926
Object Number: 26.36.166
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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