Surprised Woman from Hogarth's "Morning" 1788

This engraving, "Surprised Woman from Hogarth's 'Morning'," is a work by Richard Livesay from 1788. The print is a close-up of a woman from William Hogarth's series of engravings, "The Four Times of Day," specifically the scene titled "Morning." The woman appears startled as she holds a fan in her hand, which adds humor to the scene. The intricate details of the engraving, with its meticulous lines and shading, capture the woman’s surprised expression and the delicate details of her clothing and accessories.