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A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas)
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A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas)
SJS2002 A Rakes Progress IV: The Rake Arrested, Going to Court, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 62.2x75 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; (add.info.: A Rakes Progress, series of 8 charting the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell the spendthrift son of a rich miserly merchant
Tom is arrested for debt on his way to the court of St James for Queen Carolines birthday on St Davids day;, honest Sarah Young, who he abandonned, now a seamstress, offers a purse of her hard-earned money to save him.); eSir John Soanes Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22681006
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A Rake's Progress IV - The Rake Arrested, Going to Court
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by William Hogarth. This artwork, part of the iconic series "A Rake's Progress" depicts the downfall of Tom Rakewell, a prodigal son who squanders his fortune in extravagant living. In this particular scene, we witness Tom being arrested for debt while en route to St James' Court for Queen Caroline's birthday celebration. As he faces the consequences of his reckless lifestyle, an honest seamstress named Sarah Young, whom he had abandoned, offers her hard-earned money in an attempt to save him. The painting showcases a bustling street scene filled with various characters and symbolic elements. A dog and a lamplighter add depth to the composition while highlighting themes of vulnerability and danger. Poverty-stricken beggars and children further emphasize the stark contrast between high society prosperity and destitution. Hogarth masterfully employs satire and caricature throughout this moral tale set in Georgian London. Through his detailed brushwork and clever storytelling techniques, he critiques greed, social climbing aspirations, and profligate behavior prevalent during that era. This print from Sir John Soane's Museum serves as a cautionary reminder about the perils of excesses and serves as both entertainment and societal commentary even today.
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