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The Distrest Poet
by William Hogarth, 1736
The Distrest Poet (1736) is a painting by William Hogarth, one of the masters of Realism. The original hangs in the Birmingham Museums Trust.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- William Hogarth
- Year
- 1736
- Movement
- Realism
- Original
- Birmingham Museums Trust
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Distrest Poet by William Hogarth (1736). The original hangs in the Birmingham Museums Trust.
Your ArtLogia The Distrest Poet is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Realism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: William Hogarth (1697–1764) was a British painter associated with Realism. English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic and editorial cartoonist. Works by William Hogarth hang in collections such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
William Hogarth (1697–1764)
William Hogarth (1697–1764) was a British painter associated with Realism. English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic and editorial cartoonist. Works by William Hogarth hang in collections such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.
More by William HogarthQuestions
Is this The Distrest Poet reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Distrest Poet is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Distrest Poet?
The original by William Hogarth (1736) is in the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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