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William Hogarth|Samuel Butler

Hudibras and the Lawyer (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 12)

1725–68
Etching and engraving; third state of three (Paulson 1970), or four of four (Paulson 1989)
27.3 × 35.2 cm (10.7 × 13.9 in)

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