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William Hogarth making a drawing of his companions and himself as they shave and take their breakfast. Etching by Richard Livesay, 1781, after William Hogarth, 1732.

William Hogarth embarking on a boat in the Thames near Sheerness, accompanied by four friends. Etching by R. Livesay after S. Scott and W. Hogarth.

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William Hogarth embarking on a boat in the Thames near Sheerness, accompanied by four friends. Etching by R. Livesay after S. Scott and W. Hogarth.