Canvas Print : A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William Hogarth

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A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William Hogarth

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763

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Asylum Bedlam Bethlehem Hospital Bethlem Hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital City Of London England Comfort Grief Hogarth Hogarth William Hospital Immoral Insanity Madness Manacle Old Bethlehem Hospital Rake Rakes Progress Sarah Young Sickness Stringed Instrument Tom Rakewell Violin Violinist W Hogarth William Hogarth

20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Bring the captivating storytelling of William Hogarth's iconic series, A Rake's Progress, into your home with our Canvas Prints. This particular print features Plate 8, reissued in 1763, depicting the poignant moment from the series where the rake, Tom Rakewell, is shown in a debtors' prison, surrounded by despair. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted from the high-quality image of this masterpiece by William Hogarth, originally sourced from Heritage Images. Add a touch of history and artistry to your living space with this stunning and intriguing piece.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures Plate 8 of "A Rakes Progress" by William Hogarth, originally created on June 25,1735 and reissued in 1763. The image depicts a scene set in the infamous Bethlem Royal Hospital, commonly known as Bedlam, during the 18th century in London, England. In this satirical engraving, Hogarth explores themes of immorality, insanity, and grief. The interior of the hospital is depicted with meticulous detail, showcasing its bleak atmosphere. A group of people can be seen within the asylum's confines - both men and women dressed in period fashion. Among them is Tom Rakewell, the protagonist who has descended into madness due to his reckless lifestyle. In this particular plate from Hogarth's series, attention is drawn to a female violinist named Sarah Young. She stands near Tom Rakewell while playing her stringed instrument with great skill but also deep sorrow etched across her face. This juxtaposition highlights the contrast between music as an art form that brings comfort and solace versus the anguish experienced within Bedlam's walls. Hogarth masterfully uses satire to critique society's moral decay through his depiction of characters trapped within their own vices and mental afflictions. This print serves as a reminder of Hogarth's significant contribution to British heritage art and his ability to provoke thought about societal issues that still resonate today.

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