"A Harlot's Progress" from "The Works Of Hogarth", Published 1822

Item Details

A lot of ‘A Harlot’s Progress’ in six plates, taken from ‘The Works of Hogarth’, published in London by Baldwin and Cradock, 1822. The six plates illustrate the story of Moll Hackabout, a country woman who arrives in London intending to find work as a seamstress but is led astray into a life of prostitution. The final plate sadly showing Moll’s wake, a commentary on the decaying morality of 18th century England. William Hogarth (London 1697-1764) was known as the ‘Father of satirical art and moral paintings’, a genre heavily influenced by his middle class upbringing, he believed that art should possess both moral and aesthetic qualities. His work was immensely popular in 18th century England and the technological advances of the printing press made Hogarth’s engravings accessible to many who had never before owned art.

• This item is Ex-Libris, having been stored in a climate controlled facility and is being auctioned to benefit the Cincinnati Art Museum Library.

Condition

, some toning but no foxing.

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Item #

14CIN096-029