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'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate V of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth

'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate V of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth

1-237-241 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate V of VIII. Tom Rakewell marries an old but rich woman, in order to retrieve his fortune. Meanwhile, in the background, Sarah Young with her mother and baby attempt to enter the church, whilst a couple of dogs in the foreground mimic the bride and groom. Plate V in a set of eight plates.

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Creator
  1. William Hogarth, attributed to: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
After
  1. William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Satire
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Religion & Belief Christianity

Artistic Representations Satires

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4473x3900
File Size : 51,108kb

Aliases

  1. 25229
  1. 0220000153
  1. 1-237-241
  1. 1237241
  1. 153
  1. 25229
  1. A3
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