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The times, pl. 2
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 · May 29, 1790
The water used to put out the fire in The Times, pl. 1 is turned to peaceful uses and the firefighters are transformed into gardeners. This print is based on the ancient metaphor of the king as Fountain of Honor.
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