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HOGARTH RAKE PLATE 2
The Rakes Progress 2. Hogarths Rake surrounded by flattering artists and professors. Date: 1735
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1735 Fencing Flattering Harpsichord Hogarth Hogarths Jockey List Professors Progress Rake Rakes Surrounded Trophy Artists
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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Hogarth's Rake Progress 2: The Rake Surrounded by Flattering Artists and Professors, created by the renowned British artist William Hogarth in 1735, presents a captivating scene of moral decay and the corrupting influence of vice. In this print, the rake, Tom Rakewell, has reached a new low in his debauched lifestyle, surrounded by sycophantic artists and professors who fawn over him, oblivious to his moral decline. The print depicts Tom seated at a harpsichord, a symbol of his wasted talents, as he is serenaded by a group of artists and professors. One artist holds up a sketch of Tom, while another plays a fiddle, and a third admires a trophy on the wall, a jockey's list, a reference to Tom's earlier obsession with horse racing. The room is filled with the trappings of luxury and decadence, with fine furnishings, expensive artwork, and exotic animals on display. Despite the admiration of those around him, Tom's fate is sealed. The viewer is left to ponder the consequences of his actions and the empty praise of those who enable his vices. Hogarth's masterful use of symbolism and social commentary make this print a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century British society and the dangers of moral decay. This print is a testament to Hogarth's ability to capture the essence of human nature and the consequences of vice. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-control and the dangers of being swayed by flattery and false praise. The Rake's Progress is a series of six prints that chronicles the downfall of Tom Rakewell, and this print marks a pivotal moment in his descent into ruin.
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