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Fine Art Print : A Rakes Progress - 7: Fleet Prison, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
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A Rakes Progress - 7: Fleet Prison, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 7: Fleet Prison, 1733. Tom Rakewell is confined to Fleet Prison, London, for debt, and being harangued by his wife. On the table next to him is the manuscript for a play he has written to try to make some money and a rejection letter. To the left of the room Sarah Young has fainted and a woman with smelling salts tries to revive her. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating narrative of William Hogarth's A Rakes Progress series with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Fleet Prison, 1733. Witness Tom Rakewell's descent into debtors' prison, as his wife implores him for money in this poignant and intricately detailed masterpiece. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints, sourced from Heritage Images, bring the rich history and intrigue of Hogarth's iconic work into your home or office. Each print is meticulously reproduced to preserve the original's vibrant colors and intricate details, ensuring a stunning addition to any art collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.5cm x 40.6cm (19.5" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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A Rake's Progress - 7: Fleet Prison, 1733" captures a pivotal moment in the life of Tom Rakewell, depicted by the talented artist William Hogarth. Confined within the bleak walls of Fleet Prison in London due to his mounting debts, Tom finds himself at the mercy of both financial ruin and marital strife. As he sits dejectedly at a table cluttered with his rejected manuscript and a letter of rejection, his wife berates him furiously. In this chaotic scene, we witness Sarah Young collapsing nearby while another woman desperately tries to revive her with smelling salts. The contrasting emotions are palpable; despair fills the air as Tom's dreams crumble before him while others struggle with their own hardships. Hogarth masterfully portrays not only the physical confinement but also the moral decay that permeates Fleet Prison. Through monochrome tones and intricate details, he exposes society's immorality and its consequences on individuals like Tom Rakewell. This print serves as a powerful social commentary on Georgian England, highlighting themes such as poverty, crime, and societal downfall. It reminds us that even those who once reveled in comfort can be brought low by their own vices. As we gaze upon this image from centuries past, we are reminded of our shared humanity and how easily one can fall victim to temptation or circumstance. Hogarth's work continues to resonate today as a cautionary tale against greed and immorality—a timeless reminder that choices have consequences.
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