Framed Print : A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William Hogarth

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A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William Hogarth

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763

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Asylum Bedlam Bethlehem Hospital Bethlem Hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital City Of London England Comfort Grief Hogarth Hogarth William Hospital Immoral Insanity Madness Manacle Old Bethlehem Hospital Rake Rakes Progress Sarah Young Sickness Stringed Instrument Tom Rakewell Violin Violinist W Hogarth William Hogarth

13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame

Experience the captivating narrative of William Hogarth's iconic series, "A Rake's Progress," with this exquisite framed print of Plate 8, originally created in 1735 and reissued in 1763. This masterpiece, titled "The Rake's Bed," showcases Hogarth's unparalleled storytelling through art, depicting the consequences of the rake's debauchery. Embellish your home or office with this timeless work of art and be a part of the enduring legacy of British art history. Each framed print is expertly crafted to preserve the rich details and colors of the original image, ensuring a stunning presentation. Add this piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your space.

Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")

Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures Plate 8 of "A Rakes Progress" by William Hogarth, originally created on June 25,1735 and reissued in 1763. The image depicts a scene set in the infamous Bethlem Royal Hospital, commonly known as Bedlam, during the 18th century in London, England. In this satirical engraving, Hogarth explores themes of immorality, insanity, and grief. The interior of the hospital is depicted with meticulous detail, showcasing its bleak atmosphere. A group of people can be seen within the asylum's confines - both men and women dressed in period fashion. Among them is Tom Rakewell, the protagonist who has descended into madness due to his reckless lifestyle. In this particular plate from Hogarth's series, attention is drawn to a female violinist named Sarah Young. She stands near Tom Rakewell while playing her stringed instrument with great skill but also deep sorrow etched across her face. This juxtaposition highlights the contrast between music as an art form that brings comfort and solace versus the anguish experienced within Bedlam's walls. Hogarth masterfully uses satire to critique society's moral decay through his depiction of characters trapped within their own vices and mental afflictions. This print serves as a reminder of Hogarth's significant contribution to British heritage art and his ability to provoke thought about societal issues that still resonate today.

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