William Hogarth (British, 1697–1764). <em>The Distrest Poet</em>, 1740. Engraving on laid paper, 14 1/16 x 16 1/16 in. (35.7 x 40.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Samuel E. Haslett, 22.1869 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1869_acetate_bw.jpg)

The Distrest Poet

Artist:William Hogarth

Medium: Engraving on laid paper

Dates:1740

Dimensions: 14 1/16 x 16 1/16 in. (35.7 x 40.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 22.1869

Image: 22.1869_acetate_bw.jpg,

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