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A Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, 1733. Artist: William HogarthA Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, 1733. Tom holds a morning reception at his new palatial town lodgings. Vistors offer their services: a jockey, a dancing-master (with violin)
Geoffrey Dobson, 1935. Geoffrey Dobson (1826-1893), waterman and swimming instructor at Eton College. From The Eton Book of the River - With Some Account of the Thames and the Evolution Boat-Racing
Breakfast scene from The Five Days Peregrination, 1732. Artist: William HogarthBreakfast scene from The Five Days Peregrination, 1732. This series is an account of a tour of the Kent Coast made by William Hogarth and four friends in May 1732
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William HogarthA Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living
Burns Grace, late 19th century. Artist: Henry John DobsonBurns Grace, late 19th century. Grace thought by some to have been written by Robert Burns (1759-1796), but which was possibly already in use before his time: Some hae meat and canna eat
Portrait of William Dobson, 1645-49 (?). Creator: Josias EnglishPortrait of William Dobson, 1645-49 (?)
[William Charles Thomas Dobson], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins[William Charles Thomas Dobson], 1860s
Dobson, (1611-1646), 1830. Creator: UnknownDobson, (1611-1646), 1830. William Dobson (1611-1646) English portraitist, said to have gained royal commission from King Charles I. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard
General John Desborough, (1820s). Creator: R CooperGeneral John Desborough, (1820s). Portrait of English Parliamentarian army officer and politician John Desborough (or Disbrowe (1608-1680). [Charles & Henry Baldwin, London]
The Screen in the Lumber Room, 1886. Artist: Randolph CaldecottThe Screen in the Lumber Room, 1886. Poem written by Austin Dobson about an old-fashioned screen, decorated with hoarded scraps and snippets. From The Magazine of Art
Mr Dobson, a tradesman of Fleet Street, wearing a wig, coat and waistcoat, c1780
ERAs of Raymond Mays and Arthur Dobson racing at Crystal Palace, London, 1939. Artist: Bill BrunellERA 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 16. Driver: Mays, R. Twin rear wheels. Background: ERA Driver: Dobson, A.C. Twin rear wheels. Place: Crystal Palace Race Meeting. Date: 26.8.39
Riley of AD Whitworth and ERA of Arthur Dobson racing at Crystal Palace, London, 1939Left: Riley 1987 cc. Driver: Whitworth, A.D. Offset-bodied single-seater. Right: ERA 1488S cc. Event Entry No: 12. Driver: Dobson, A.C. Place: Crystal Palace Race Meeting. Date: 1.7.39
ERA of Arthur Dobson racing at Crystal Palace, London, 1939. Artist: Bill BrunellERA 1488S cc. Event Entry No: 12. Driver: Dobson, A.C. Place: Crystal Palace Race Meeting. Date: 1.7.39
MG 18 / 80 of CF Dobson and Ford Model A of EAL Midgley at the MCC Sporting Trial, 1930MG 18/80 2468 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. RX7207. Event Entry No: 47 Driver: Dobson, C.F. Centre: Ford A Saloon 3283 cc. Reg. No. UF6128. Event Entry No: 30 Driver: Midgely, E.A.L. M.C.C. Sporting Trial
MG 18 / 80 of CF Dobson competing in the MCC Sporting Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill BrunellMG 18/80 2468 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. RX7207. Event Entry No: 47 Driver: Dobson, C.F. Award: Bronze. Place: M.C.C. Sporting Trial. Date: 25.10.30
MG M type of CF Dobson competing in the Brighton and Hove Motor Club Brighton-Beer Trial, 1930MG M Standard 2-seater sports. 1930 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. RX6795. Event Entry No: 55 Driver: Dobson, C.F. Finisher Chassis No. 2M 1594. Place: B&HMC Brighton-Beer Trial. Date: 21/22.6.30
ERAs of Raymond Mays and AC Dobson, Imperial Trophy, Crystal Palace, 1939. Artist: Bill BrunellERA 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 16 Driver: Mays, R. ERA 1488S cc. Event Entry No: 17 Driver: Dobson, A.C. Place: Crystal Palace. Imperial Trophy. Date: 26.8.39
Riley of PW Maclure and ERAs of Raymond Mays and AC Dobson, Imperial Trophy, Crystal Palace, 1939Left: Riley 1487S cc. Event No: 21 Driver: Maclure, P.W Right: ERA 1980S cc. Entry No: 16. Driver: Mays, R. Centre: ERA 1488S cc.t Entry No: 17. Driver: Dobson, A.C. Crystal Palace. Imperial Trophy
Raymond Mays ERA leading an MG and another ERA, Imperial Trophy, Crystal Palace, 1939ERA 1980S cc. Event Entry No: 16 Driver: Mays, R. MG 1087S cc. Event Entry No: 12 Driver: Nickols, I.H. ERA 1488S cc. Event Entry No: 17 Driver: Dobson, A.C. Place: Crystal Palace. Imperial Trophy
Self Stripping Carding Engine, by Dobson and Barlow Bolton, 1874. Artist: GB SmithSelf Stripping Carding Engine, by Dobson and Barlow Bolton, 1874. A cotton spinning machine invented during the Industrial Revolution, the carding engine transformed raw cotton into cotton lap
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 1732. Artist: William HogarthWilliam Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, 1732. Portrait of the third and youngest son of King George II as boy. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
Frances Arnold, 1738-1740. Artist: William HogarthFrances Arnold, 1738-1740. The original painting is said to have been painted when Hogarth was on a visit to Ashby Lodge, Northamptonshire. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson
Taste in High Life, 1798. Artist: Samuel PhillipsTaste in High Life, 1798. A satire on affected manners. A man holds a saucer and a woman daintily holds the teacup. Another woman tickles a black servant under the chin
A Rakes Progress - 6: The Gaming House, 1733. Artist: William HogarthA Rakes Progress - 6: The Gaming House, 1733. Tom Rakewell is in a gambling house in Covent Garden, London. Having just lost his wifes fortune, he falls to his knees
A Rakes Progress - 7: Fleet Prison, 1733. Artist: William HogarthA Rakes Progress - 7: Fleet Prison, 1733. Tom Rakewell is confined to Fleet Prison, London, for debt, and being harangued by his wife
A Rakes Progress - 5: He Marries, 1733. Artist: William HogarthA Rakes Progress - 5: He Marries, 1733. Tom Rakewell marries an old but rich woman, in order to retrieve his fortune. Meanwhile, in the background
Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. Artist: William HogarthMarriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. The nobleman is in the house of Dr Misaubin, no 96 St Martins Lane. He threatens the quack with his cane for having prescribed pills which proved
Portrait of a Man, 1741. Artist: William HogarthPortrait of a Man, 1741. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
Sigismunda Mourning over the Heart of Guiscardo, 1759. Artist: William HogarthSigismunda Mourning over the Heart of Guiscardo, 1759. Inspired by Boccaccios Decameron, written in the mid 14th century. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
Chairing the Members, Plate IV from The Humours of an Election, 1757. Artist: William HogarthChairing the Members, Plate IV from The Humours of an Election, 1757. This series of four plates depicts the Oxfordshire parliamentary election of 1754
The Polling, Plate III from The Humours of an Election, 1757. Artist: William HogarthThe Polling, Plate III from The Humours of an Election, 1757. This series of four plates depicts the Oxfordshire parliamentary election of 1754
Canvassing for Votes, Plate II from The Humours of an Election, 1757. Artist: William HogarthCanvassing for Votes, Plate II from The Humours of an Election, 1757. This series of four plates depicts the Oxfordshire parliamentary election of 1754
Capitain Thomas Coram, 1740. Artist: William HogarthCapitain Thomas Coram, 1740. The philanthropist Thomas Coram (1668-1751) founded the Foundling Hospital after seeing the plight of children left abandoned in the streets
The Distrest Poet, 1740. Artist: William HogarthThe Distrest Poet, 1740. A poor poet, at work in his garret, is interrupted by a milkmaid demanding payment. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
Simon, Lord Lovat, 1746. Artist: William HogarthSimon, Lord Lovat, 1746. Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat (1667-1747), Scottish Jacobite, was the Chief of Clan Fraser. He was executed on Tower Hill for his part in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745
Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate VI, 1747. Artist: William HogarthSketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate VI, 1747. The industrious prentice out of his time and married to his masters daughter
Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate X, 1747. Artist: William HogarthSketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate X, 1747. The industrious prentice alderman of London, the idle one brought before him and impeach d by his accomplice, plate X of Industry and Idleness
Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate VIII, 1747. Artist: William HogarthSketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate VIII, 1747. The industrious prentice grown rich and sheriff of London. The scene is old Fishmongers Hall
Rejected sketch for Industry and Idleness, 1747. Artist: William HogarthRejected sketch for Industry and Idleness, 1747. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
The Times, 1762. Artist: William HogarthThe Times, 1762. Satire on King George III and the Seven Years War. The burning city is an allegory for the state of Europe. William Pitt is depicted on stilts, fanning the flames of war
Sketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate III, 1747. Artist: William HogarthSketch for Industry and Idleness - Plate III, 1747. The idle prentice at play in the church yard during divine service. The idle apprentice plays hustle-cap with some pickpockets
Sketch for plate XI of Industry and Idleness, 1747. Artist: William HogarthSketch for plate XI of Industry and Idleness, 1747. The idle prentice executed at Tyburn. The crowds gather at Tyburn to watch Tom Idles execution
The Industrious Prentice Lord-Mayor of London - Plate 12 from Industry and Idleness, 1747. Artist: William HogarthThe Industrious Prentice Lord-Mayor of London - Plate 12 from Industry and Idleness, 1747. The industrious apprentice is drawn along Cheapside in his coach watched by Frederick
Burlesque on Kents Altarpiece at St Clement Danes, c1725. Artist: William HogarthBurlesque on Kents Altarpiece at St Clement Danes, c1725. William Kent painted an altarpiece for St Clement Danes Church, London, commissioned by the parishioners
A Rakes Progress; scene I, 1735. Artist: William HogarthA Rakes Progress ; scene I, 1734. Tom Rakewell is taking possession of his miserly fathers effects. Kneeling beside him is a tailor measuring him up for a new set of clothes
Scene from the The Beggars Opera VI, 1731. Artist: William HogarthScene from the The Beggars Opera VI, 1731. The Beggars Opera is a play by John Gay, first performed at the Lincolns Inn Theatre in London in 1728. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson
The Indian Emperor, 1732. Artist: William HogarthThe Indian Emperor, 1732. A scene from John Drydens play The Indian Emperour or the Conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards as performed in the year 1731 at Mr Conduit s, Master of the Mint