Fine Art Print : Hogarth - Rakes - Tailor

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Hogarth - Rakes - Tailor

The Rakes Progress 1. The young heir is measured for new clothes Date: 1735

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%unrestricted 1735 Heir Hogarth Manufacture Measure Measured Measuring Progress Rake Rakes Tailor Tailoring Tape

20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Experience the captivating world of 18th-century debauchery with our exquisite fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Hogarth's iconic series "A Rake's Progress." This stunning print showcases the first instalment, "The Young Heir is Measured for New Clothes," originally painted in 1735. Witness the extravagance and decadence of the young heir as he embarks on a journey of self-destruction, immortalized in the masterful brushstrokes of William Hogarth. Bring the rich history and intrigue of this iconic series into your home or office, and elevate your space with this timeless work of art.

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.

Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.7cm x 40.6cm (19.6" 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
Hogarth's 'Rakes Progress: The Young Heir is Measured for New Clothes' (1735) is a captivating print from the renowned English artist William Hogarth. This image is the first in a series of six engravings, collectively known as 'A Harlot's Progress' and 'A Rake's Progress,' which depict the moral decline of two young individuals, a woman and a man, from respectable beginnings to the depths of vice and ruin. In this particular print, we find the young heir, dressed in a simple, yet elegant robe, seated before a tailor. The tailor, with a tape measure in hand, assesses the young man's measurements for a new suit, marking them meticulously on a piece of paper. The scene is set in a bustling workshop filled with bolts of fabric, sewing machines, and other tools of the trade. The atmosphere is one of industry and commerce, reflecting the growing importance of the clothing manufacture and tailoring industries during the 18th century. The young heir, with a careless expression on his face, seems uninterested in the measuring process, his eyes wandering to the scantily clad woman in the background, who is being measured for a new gown by another tailor. This moment marks the beginning of the young heir's descent into a life of debauchery and excess, as he becomes increasingly distracted by the allure of the opposite sex. Hogarth's masterful use of detail and narrative in this print invites the viewer to ponder the themes of vanity, excess, and the consequences of moral decay. The intricate depiction of the tailoring workshop also serves as a commentary on the social and economic changes taking place during the period, as the clothing industry began to shift from a primarily domestic to an industrialized one.

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