Who printed Gin Lane and helped established the first copyright laws?

Gin Lane was printed by British artist William Hogarth in 1751 as part of his series depicting social issues related to gin consumption in London. Hogarth was also instrumental in advocating for the establishment of the first copyright laws in Britain, which culminated in the Statute of Anne in 1710. This legislation granted authors and creators certain rights over their works, marking a significant development in the protection of intellectual property.