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Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, Evening
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Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, Evening
Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, 3. Evening. The original Sadlers Wells Theatre building can be seen on the left. A cow is being milked, suggesting that it is around five oclock. It is a warm summers evening. A pregnant woman and her husband can be seen in the foreground. The horns behind the husbands head suggest that he has been cuckolded. Date: 1738
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1730s 1738 Behind Clock Cuckold Hogarth Horns Hugh Husband Milk Milked Milking Pregnant Sadlers Satire Satirical Times Warm Wells Cuckolded Myddleton
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Hogarth's Four Times of the Day: An Evening Scene from the 1730s (William Hogarth, Four Times of the Day, 3. Evening, 1738) This print by the renowned British artist William Hogarth, titled "Four Times of the Day, Evening," offers a vivid snapshot of London life in the 1730s. In this particular scene, the original Sadler's Wells Theatre building can be identified on the left, adding an authentic touch to the bustling urban setting. As the sun begins to set and the warm summer evening unfolds, a cow is being milked in the foreground, suggesting that it is around five o'clock. The pregnant woman and her husband, seated on a bench, gaze intently at the milking scene. The husband's attention is drawn towards the cow, with a pair of horns visible behind his head - a subtle yet unmistakable sign of his potential infidelity, or cuckoldry. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with children playing nearby and a dog lounging in the sun. A pub or inn can be seen in the background, with Sir Hugh Myddleton Water flowing through the scene, adding to the sense of community and daily life in 18th-century London. This satirical and humorous work by Hogarth, a master of British art, continues to captivate audiences with its intricate details and insightful commentary on human nature. The use of symbolism, such as the horns behind the husband's head, adds depth and complexity to the scene, making it a must-see for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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