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A Rakes Progress - 3: The The Orgy, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
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A Rakes Progress - 3: The The Orgy, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 3: The The Orgy, 1733. Tom Rakewell is in the Rose Tavern, on Drury Lane, London, being relieved of his pocket watch by two women. Behind them a group of figures sit at a table drinking, whilst a woman disrobes in the foreground. To the right a waiter enters with a street singer. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
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This print captures a scene from "A Rake's Progress - 3: The Orgy" by renowned artist William Hogarth. Set in the Rose Tavern on Drury Lane, London, during the year 1733, the image depicts Tom Rakewell being cunningly relieved of his pocket watch by two women. In the background, a group of figures can be seen indulging in drinks at a table while a woman begins to undress in the foreground. The composition also includes a waiter entering with a street singer on the right side of the frame. This artwork is part of Hogarth's larger series that portrays Tom Rakewell's moral decline and serves as social commentary on Georgian society. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and intensity to this satirical portrayal of debauchery and excess. Through this piece, Hogarth critiques not only individual vices but also societal issues such as crime, alcoholism, and moral decay. With its intricate details and rich symbolism, this print invites viewers to reflect upon themes like morality and temptation that are still relevant today. It offers an intriguing glimpse into 18th-century London life while reminding us of timeless human flaws.
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