Artwork
A Rake's Progress: pl.8
A Rake's Progress: pl.8 is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Hogarth. It dates from 1735 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. A Rake's Progress: pl.
About this work
Overview
A Rake's Progress: pl.8 is an etching and engraving created by William Hogarth in 1735, part of a series of eight prints that narrate the downfall of Tom Rakewell.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene in a cell, where Tom Rakewell lies on the floor, restrained by a woman, surrounded by figures including a violinist and a woman with a fan, conveying a sense of turmoil and moral decay.
Technique & Style
Hogarth employed etching and engraving techniques to create the series, characteristic of his satirical narrative style, which critiqued social follies through sequential imagery.
History & Provenance
The print is part of Hogarth's 'modern moral subjects,' a category that includes other notable series such as A Harlot's Progress and Marriage A-la-Mode, showcasing his influence on British satirical art.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
