Pit Ticket: The Cockpit, 1759

Name/Title

Pit Ticket: The Cockpit, 1759

Entry/Object ID

00101

Tags

Wallhanging

Collection

MISC.

Category

Artwork

Made/Created

Artist

William Hograth

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Clubhouse - Youngs Road

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Width

24 in

General Notes

Note

Originally designed and engraved by William Hogarth (1697-1764). Engraving in black on tan woven paper. This depicts men from all classes and professions waging their money on the "Royal Sport". The symbolically blind nobleman in the center of the composition impassively accepts their bets. 1759 Published According to Act of Parliament Nov. 5, 1759; Presented to the CCB by Mrs. R. W. Pierce.

Create Date

February 10, 2025

Update Date

August 6, 2025