{"product_id":"william-hogarth-austin-dobson","title":"William Hogarth, Austin Dobson","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, William Heinemann, 1907\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 310.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Good. The original maroon cloth binding remains securely attached and fundamentally sound, though it displays expected signs of age, including noticeable sun-fading and moderate rubbing along the spine and extremities. The corners are lightly bumped, and the boards show general, mild shelf-wear. Internally, the text block is relatively firm and the pages are entirely intact. There is, however, scattered but prominent foxing, which is largely concentrated on the preliminary leaves, endpapers, and the text block edges. Despite these cosmetic blemishes and typical age-toning, the volume remains a structurally sound, highly readable copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is the \"New and Enlarged Edition,\" published in 1907. Bound in maroon cloth, the front board features a neat blind-stamped Heinemann monogram, while the spine bears gilt titling. This edition is notably enhanced by the inclusion of seventy-six illustrations reproducing Hogarth's iconic works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhile Dobson's biography of Hogarth went through several iterations, this updated 1907 printing is valued for its expanded content and comprehensive plate section. It is a relatively common title on the open market, serving as an excellent, accessible reference copy for students and enthusiasts of 18th-century British art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAustin Dobson’s authoritative study of the legendary English painter, printmaker, and satirist William Hogarth stands as a cornerstone of art historical biography. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Dobson explores Hogarth’s remarkable life, his pioneering aesthetic theories, and the uncompromising moral narratives embedded within his most famous works. Richly illustrated, this volume not only dissects the artist's genius but also paints a vivid, unvarnished portrait of Georgian society, making it essential reading for anyone captivated by the gritty reality and sharp wit of 18th-century London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087961407827,"sku":"5682","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260923_123324.jpg?v=1790595908","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/william-hogarth-austin-dobson","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}