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A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
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A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071405 A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x39.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The Arrested, Going to Court
saved by Sarah Young, seamstress); Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection, bequest of Juanita K. Bromberg; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23518830
© Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection, bequest of Juanita K. Bromberg / Bridgeman Images
Arrest Arrested Bailiff Chaise A Porteurs Criminal Criminals Debt Lamplighter Seamstress Sedan Chair Rakes Progress Sarah Young
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The captivating print captures Plate 4,1st State of "A Rake's Progress" by William Hogarth. This iconic engraving from 1735 measures 34.6x39.4 cm and is housed in the Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA. The scene depicted is titled "The Arrested, Going to Court" showcasing a remarkable street scene filled with intriguing characters. At the center of attention stands Sarah Young, a skilled seamstress who valiantly saves the day for our protagonist. She bravely comes to his aid as he faces arrest and accompanies him on his way to court in a chaise à porteurs - a luxurious sedan chair carried by bearers. In this satirical masterpiece set in Georgian England, Hogarth masterfully portrays various elements that symbolize crime and debauchery. A mischievous dog scampers alongside them while a lamplighter illuminates their path through the dark streets. The image humorously highlights the absurdity of society's vices during this era with its witty commentary on debt and criminal behavior. The arrested man clings onto his walking stick or cane as he faces justice under the watchful eye of an imposing bailiff. This thought-provoking artwork belongs to "A Rake's Progress" series which follows the downfall of Tom Rakewell due to his reckless lifestyle choices. It serves as both social critique and cautionary tale about indulgence leading to ruin. Bridgeman Images presents
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