Sarah Young Collection

A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071405 A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x39.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The Arrested)

The Young Heir Takes Possession of the Misers Effects
STC451144 The Young Heir Takes Possession of the Misers Effects, plate I from A Rakes Progress, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth

A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071400 A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.9x39.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800

Plate IV of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Artist: William Hogarth
Plate IV of A Rakes Progress, 1735. The rake, Tom Rakewell, being arrested as he alights from his sedan chair. Forked lightning can be seen in the sky. On the left is a Bow Street officer

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate I of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate I of VIII. Tom Rakewell is taking possession of his miserly fathers effects. Kneeling beside him is a tailor measuring him up for a new set of clothes

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate VII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate VII of VIII. Tom Rakewell is confined to Fleet Prison, London, for debt, and being harangued by his wife

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate IV of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate IV of VIII. Tom Rakewell, heads for a royal levee at St Jamess Palace, London, in his sedan chair. He is stopped by two bailiffs, who arrest him for debt

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate V of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate V of VIII. Tom Rakewell marries an old but rich woman, in order to retrieve his fortune. Meanwhile, in the background

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

A Rakes Progress - 5: He Marries, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 5: He Marries, 1733. Tom Rakewell marries an old but rich woman, in order to retrieve his fortune. Meanwhile, in the background

A Rakes Progress; scene I, 1735. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress ; scene I, 1734. Tom Rakewell is taking possession of his miserly fathers effects. Kneeling beside him is a tailor measuring him up for a new set of clothes

A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733 (1904). Tom Rakewell heads for a royal levee at St Jamess Palace, London, in his sedan chair. He is stopped by two bailiffs, who arrest him for debt

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735

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"Sarah Young: A Journey Through William Hogarth's 'A Rake's Progress'" Step into the world of 18th-century London through the eyes of Sarah Young, a central figure in William Hogarth's iconic series, "A Rake's Progress. " Created between 1733 and 1735, this collection of engravings tells the cautionary tale of Tom Rakewell, a young man who squanders his inheritance on a life of debauchery. In Plate I, titled "The Heir Takes Possession, " we witness Sarah as she bids farewell to her lover Tom. Little does she know that her life will soon be entangled with his reckless pursuits. As we progress to Plate IV, we see Sarah once again as Tom inherits the miser's fortune. The scene captures her astonishment and perhaps even concern for what lies ahead. As the story unfolds in Plate V, Sarah finds herself abandoned by Tom while he indulges in gambling and other vices. This pivotal moment showcases her vulnerability and resilience amidst adversity. In Plate VII, titled "Marriage à la Mode, " Sarah reappears as Lady Squanderfield after marrying an elderly nobleman out of desperation. Her expression reveals a mix of regret and resignation. Finally, in Plate VIII – "The Madhouse" – we encounter Sarah at her lowest point. Confined within the walls of Bedlam asylum due to her deteriorating mental state caused by years of suffering alongside Tom Rakewell. William Hogarth masterfully depicts these moments with intricate detail and social commentary throughout each plate. His satirical approach serves as a reminder that unchecked hedonism leads only to ruin. Although little is known about Sarah Young beyond these engravings, she represents countless women caught up in similar circumstances during this era—a testament to Hogarth's ability to capture universal human experiences within his art.