Permanent Collection Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
1946.10204d |
Collection |
Works on Paper Collection |
Title |
The Rake's Progress, plate 3, The Orgy |
Date |
June 25 1735 |
Artist |
William Hogarth (1697-1764) |
Description |
This chaotic scene is set in the notorious Rose Tavern, a rbotherl and pub located in London's Convent Garden. In contrast with Tom's studied elegance in the last plate, on this image, Tom is seated to the left, drunk and disheveled. He is surrounded by prostitutes, one of whom has stolen his pokcet watch and passes it off to her accomplice located behind Tom. What other clues suggest that Tom is at a house of ill repute? |
Medium |
Ink, Paper |
Technique |
Engraved |
Culture |
English |
School |
Rococo |
Place of Origin |
London, England |
Credit Line |
Purchase, Friends of Art |
People |
Hogarth, William Purchase, Friends of Art |
Search Terms |
Prints 18th Century Engravings Intaglio Crosshatching English London, England Rococo Figures, Men Figures, Women Clothing / Dress Words and Phrases Gaming Gambling Prostitutes Harlots Alcohol Drinking Swords Musical Instruments Harps Stairs Maps Candles Hats Headwear Feathers Wigs Syphilis Curtains Art Portraits Thieves Stockings Corsets Food Plates Glasses Jewelry Necklaces |
Location |
Not on view |
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