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'In Bridewell beating hemp', plate IV of The Harlot's Progress, 1732. Artist: William Hogarth

'In Bridewell beating hemp', plate IV of The Harlot's Progress, 1732. Artist: William Hogarth

1-237-256 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'In Bridewell beating hemp', plate IV of The Harlot's Progress, 1732; the harlot is now beating hemp in Bridewell Prison, a House of Correction for prostitutes etc in Tothill Fields, London. The warder stands by her holding a whip, indicating the punishment that will follow if she does not work hard. Third and final state of plate. One of a set of six plates.

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Creator
  1. William Hogarth, attributed to: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
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  1. William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Satire
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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4635x3763
File Size : 51,099kb

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  1. 25240
  1. 0220000171
  1. 1-237-256
  1. 1237256
  1. 171
  1. 25240
  1. A3
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