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Photo Mug : A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
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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. He has lived riotously, both gambling and whoring. He has married a rich old widow and been ruined a second time. Now the rake is raving mad and shackled for his own safety in Bedlam, the London lunatic asylum. He is comforted by Sarah Young, the poor girl that he had seduced with a false promise of marriage while he was a student at Oxford. Behind two fashionable women have come to view the hospitals inmates
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Asylum Bedlam Bethlehem Hospital Bethlem Hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital Comfort Fiddle Fiddler Grief Hogarth Hospital Immoral Immorality Insanity Madness Manacle Old Bethlehem Hospital Rake Sarah Young Sick Sickness Stringed Instrument Tom Rakewell Violin Violinist W Hogarth William Hogarth Manacles
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"Add a touch of art history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring the captivating eighth plate of William Hogarth's "A Rake's Progress" series. This intricately detailed image from Heritage Images, titled "Plate VIII of VIII," showcases the extravagant lifestyle and consequences of Tom Rakewell's indulgences. Each mug holds a rich 12 oz. of your favorite beverage, making it an excellent gift for art lovers or a personal treat for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Embrace the story of Tom Rakewell and start your day with a dose of history and artistry in every sip."
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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This print captures a pivotal moment in William Hogarth's iconic series, "A Rake's Progress". Plate VIII of VIII portrays the tragic downfall of Tom Rakewell, a man who squandered his vast fortune on indulgent luxuries. True to his nature, he engaged in reckless gambling and promiscuity, leading him to ruin not once but twice. Now confined within the walls of Bedlam, London's infamous lunatic asylum, Tom is shown in shackles for his own safety. In this scene of despair and madness, he finds solace in the presence of Sarah Young - a poor girl whom he had seduced with false promises during his time as an Oxford student. As we observe this haunting image unfold before our eyes, two fashionable women stand behind them; drawn by morbid curiosity to witness the inmates of this grim institution. The engraving beautifully captures the interior setting of Bethlem Royal Hospital with its somber atmosphere. Hogarth masterfully uses satire to critique society's immorality and excesses during 18th-century England. Through intricate details such as a fiddler playing mournful music on a stringed instrument nearby, Hogarth emphasizes the grief and sickness that have consumed Tom Rakewell's life. This thought-provoking print from Guildhall Library and Art Gallery serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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