Statue

Hogarth statue

Erection date: /10/2001

Inscription

{On the front of the plinth:}
Hogarth, 1697 - 1764

{On the back of the plinth:}
William Hogarth, Chiswick resident and father of English painting.

{On 3 roundels where the plinth meets the ground:}
Chiswick Park - William Hogarth Millennium Sculpture, major sponsor
The Hogarth Health Club - William Hogarth Millennium Sculpture, major sponsor
Sainsbury's Local - William Hogarth Millennium Sculpture, major sponsor

{On the left side of the statue base:}
Jim Mathieson, 2001

Unveiled by Ian Hislop and David Hockney. Funded by donations from individuals and local organisations.

Site: Hogarth statue (1 memorial)

W4, Chiswick High Road

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Hogarth statue

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Trump

The Picture source, Tate, says, about this William Hogarth self-portrait: "Ho...

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William Hogarth

Satirical artist and illustrator. Trained as an engraver, he depicted the uns...

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David Hockney

Artist.  Born Bradford.  Lived in California for many years.  Passionately an...

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Jim Mathieson

Sculptor. Born Calcutta India. 1947 his family moved to Scotland. Mathieson i...

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