Hogarth Collection (page 26)

Peg Woffington / Hogarth
(MARGARET) PEG WOFFINGTON English actress

Hogarth / Physicians
The Company of Undertakers

Receipt / March Finchley
The subscription ticket for the March to Finchley

Art / Hogarth / Phars Dtr
MOSES BEFORE PHARAOHs DAUGHTER Moses is brought before Pharaohs daughter, who adopts him as her son

David Garrick / Hogarth
David Garrick in the character of Richard III

Hogarth Distressed Poet
The Distressed Poet A poor poet wonders what to write, while his wife is unable to pay the milkmaids bill

Hogarth Palette Easel
WILLIAM HOGARTH Seated at his easel, painting The Comic Muse

The Politician
A short-sighted politician is so caught up in his newspaper he does not realise that his candle has set fire to the brim of his tricorne hat

Battle of the Pictures
The Battle of the Pictures Date: 1744

Scholars at a Lecture
Scholars at a lecture display various symptoms of boredom

The Invasion (Plate 2)
The Invasion - England : in contrast to the laughable French army, English soldiers relax outside a pub and have fun with a caricature of the French King Louis XV

The Invasion (Plate 1)
The Invasion - France : a satirical view of the feared invasion by Catholic France, depicting incompetent soldiers roasting frogs legs and being led by a sadistic monk

A Chorus of Singers
A male chorus, singing Handels oratorio Judith

Time Smoking a Picture
Father Time stares glumly into a dark painting as his scythe accidentally rips the canvas: a satire on the contemporary admiration for artworks darkened by time

Martin Folkes / Hogarth
MARTIN FOLKES Scholar and antiquary, elected President of the Royal Society in 1741

Don Quixote 6
The Curate and Barber disguising themselves to convey Don Quixote home

Don Quixote 4
The unfortunate Knight of the Rock meeting Don Quixote

Don Quixote 3
The innkeepers Wife and Daughter taking care of Don after being beaten and bruised

Don Quixote 1
Don Quixote seizes the Barbers Bason for the Mambrinos Helmet

Hogarth Times Night
4. Night In a street leading to Charing Cross, with a statue of Charles I at the far end, a frightened horse has overturned a coach

Hogarth Times Evening
3. Evening The original Sadlers Wells building. The horns behind the husbands head suggest that he has been cuckolded

Hogarth Times Noon
2. Noon A group of Huguenots attend chapel, opposite an eating house - St Giles in the Field is visible in the background

Hogarth Poor Poet
The Distressed Poet and his wife both have problems : he wonders what to write, while his wife wonders how to pay the milkmaids bill

Hogarth / Election / B / W / (4)
4.THE ELECTION Chairing the Member

Hogarth Election 3 of 4
3. THE ELECTION The Polling

Hogarth / Election / B / W / (1)
1. THE ELECTION An election entertainment - two Whig candidates give a banquet to supporters while Tories demonstrate outside

Hogarth Banquet / Ind&idle
8. The industrious apprentice has grown rich and become Sheriff of London

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 6
6. The industrious prentice out of his time and married to his masters daughter

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 10
10. The industrious prentice Alderman of London, the idle one impeach d before him by his accomplice

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 4
4. The industrious apprentice a favourite and entrusted by his master

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 3
3. The idle apprentice gambling in the churchyard during Divine Service

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 1
1. The fellow prentices at their looms

Fielding / Hogarth / Barker
HENRY FIELDING - English novelist

Hogarth Election / 2Of4(C)
THE ELECTION Canvassing for votes plate 2 of 4

William Hogarth, artist, with his dog
William Hogarth, artist -- a self portrait with his dog

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Hogarth, the renowned artist of the 18th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his satirical and thought-provoking works. His famous pieces, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " depicted contrasting scenes of society's indulgence in alcohol. In these engravings, Hogarth highlighted the devastating consequences of excessive drinking and intemperance. "Gin Lane, " created in 1751, portrays a grim scene where poverty, despair, and moral decay prevail due to gin consumption. The image serves as a cautionary tale against the dangers of addiction and its impact on society. Similarly, "Beer Street" presents a stark contrast to Gin Lane by depicting a thriving community fueled by responsible beer consumption. This work aimed to promote moderation while emphasizing that beer could be enjoyed without leading to ruinous outcomes. In another notable piece titled "Four Times of Day: Noon, " Hogarth captured everyday life during midday hours. Through this series of paintings, he showcased various social classes interacting within bustling city streets. One aspect that set Hogarth apart was his ability to expose false perspectives prevalent in society through satire. In his artwork titled "False Perspective, " he ridiculed those who lacked knowledge about perspective in design creation. By highlighting absurdities resulting from this ignorance, Hogarth emphasized the importance of understanding fundamental artistic principles. Furthermore, Hogarth's masterpiece called "A Rake's Progress" delved into themes such as decadence and immorality. Plate III specifically depicts revelry alongside harlots—a vivid portrayal reflecting societal vices prevalent during that era. Lastly, one cannot overlook Hogarth's captivating depiction of nighttime in his work entitled "Four Times of Day: Night. " This engraving captures London after dark with its vibrant nightlife but also exposes darker elements lurking beneath the surface. William Hogarth remains an influential figure whose art continues to resonate today for its powerful social commentary and skillful execution.