Drawing, print study, William Hogarth, between 1724 and 1726

Finished drawing for pl 10 of the large 'hudibras' series, illustrating pt iii, canto ii, "the committee"; gathering of members of parliament seated around a table, their hats hung on the wall behind them, two members standing and debating, to the left, standing in doorway, a man wearing long cloak, holding a staff. 1724-6 pen and grey-brown ink and wash, over graphite (?), indented for transfer. Date: between 1724 and 1726. Dimensions: Height: 247 mm; Width: 333 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Samuel Butler. Collection: British Museum. Drawing, print study (BM 1980,0510.20)