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A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, 3rd State, 1735 (engraving)
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A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, 3rd State, 1735 (engraving)
1071404 A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, 3rd State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.3x39.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The Rake in Prison); Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection, bequest of Juanita K. Bromberg; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22204064
© Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection, bequest of Juanita K. Bromberg / Bridgeman Images
Bars Criminal Criminals Debtor Drunks Dungeon Gaol Gaoler Henry Fielding Incarcerated Jail Jailer Prison Rags Smelling Salts Squalid Squalor Unhappy Worried Worry Prisoner Punishment
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This print showcases Plate 7,3rd State of "A Rake's Progress" by William Hogarth. The engraving, dating back to 1735, depicts a scene known as "The Rake in Prison". Measuring at 34.3x39.4 cm, this artwork is housed in the prestigious Dallas Museum of Art in Texas. In this powerful image, we witness the consequences of a life filled with debauchery and recklessness. The central figure, an incarcerated rake, sits within the confines of a squalid dungeon. His disheveled appearance and tattered rags reflect his fall from grace. Surrounded by bars and locked away from society, he anxiously clutches onto smelling salts - perhaps seeking solace or trying to escape his grim reality. The worried expression on his face reveals the weight of his actions and impending punishment. Hogarth's satirical genius shines through as he critiques Georgian society's moral decay and its consequences for those who indulge in vice without restraint. Through this masterpiece, he exposes the harsh realities faced by debtors and criminals during that era. As viewers gaze upon this thought-provoking print, they are transported into a world where fire symbolizes destruction while keys represent confinement. It serves as a reminder that even amidst despair, there is always hope for redemption if one chooses to change their ways. This remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images captures both the artistic brilliance of Hogarth and the timeless themes explored
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