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Frontispiece to the artists catalogue, c1760s. Artist: Charles GrignionFrontispiece to the artists catalogue, c1760s. Britannia waters Architecture, Painting and Sculpture with water from George IIIs monument
Burlesque sur le burlesque, 1753. Artist: Paul SandbyBurlesque sur le burlesque avec privilege du roi December 1st, 1753. An art critic watches Hogarth painting a cherub pissing on the sparking chamber of a gun
False Perspective, 1753. Artist: Luke SullivanFalse Perspective, 1753. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The Battle of the Pictures, 1745. Artist: William HogarthThe Battle of the Pictures, 1745. The bearer hereof is entitled (if he thinks proper) to be a bidder for Mr Hogarths pictures, which are to be sold on the last day of this month
A Satire on the Altar-piece by Kent in St Clement Danes Church, Westminster, 1725. Artist: William HogarthA Satire on the Altar-piece by Kent in St Clement Danes Church, Westminster, 1725. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Taste: The Gate of Burlington House, 1731. Artist: William HogarthTaste: The Gate of Burlington House, 1731. Contemplations upon a coronet. 1797. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Richs Glory: or his triumphant entry in Covent Garden, 1732. Artist: William HogarthRichs Glory: or his triumphant entry in Covent Garden, 1732. A procession marking John Richs entry into Covent Garden. On the right a carriage is being pulled by satyrs
If musicks charms can hearts enthral, 1730. Artist: William HogarthIf musicks charms can hearts enthral, this consorts sure above em all. How sweet the sound where cats and bears, with brutish noise offend our ears, just so the foreign singers move
Berenstat, Cuzzoni and Senesino c1725. Artist: William HogarthBerenstat, Cuzzoni and Senesino c1725. The Italian opera singers Gaetano Berenstadt (c1687-1735), Francesca Cuzzoni Sandoni (1700-1770) and Francesco Bernardi
Taste in High Life, 1746. Artist: William HogarthTaste in High Life, 1746. 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
Characters and Caricaturas, 1743. Artist: William HogarthCharacters and Caricaturas, 1743. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
A Committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Street Prison, London, 1729 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, Scottish Jacobite, 18th century (c1905). Fraser (1667-1747) was the Chief of Clan Fraser. He was executed on Tower Hill for his part in the rebellion of 1745
The House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles administrationThe House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpoles Administration. The Right Honorable Arthur Onslow in the Speakers chair, Sir Robert Walpole at his right hand
Notes by William Hogarth, c1751. Artist: William HogarthNotes by William Hogarth, c1751. Notes on his intentions in designing the prints of Beer Street of Gin Lane and of The Four Stages of Cruelty, published in 1751
Gulielmus Hogarth, 19th century. Artist: James MollisonGulielmus Hogarth, 19th century. The portrait deliberately projects a guide to the way Hogarth (1697-1764) wanted others to think of him
Marriage a la Mode: 1, The Marriage Contract, 1743. Artist: William HogarthMarriage a la Mode: 1, The Marriage Contract, 1743. The ageing Earl Squander, proud of his family tree but in need of money to maintain his position
Illustration from the poem Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, 1726. Artist: William HogarthIllustration from the poem Hudibras, by Samuel Butler, 1726. Hudibras is a satrical poem about the various factions involved in the English Civil War
The Invasion, England, c1834-1860 (1910). Artist: Thomas PhillibrownThe Invasion, England, c1834-1860 (1910). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1910)
The Shrimp Girl, c1740-1745 (1910). Artist: William HogarthThe Shrimp Girl, c1740-1745 (1910). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1910)
Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Ladys Death, c1743. Artist: William HogarthMarriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Ladys Death, c1743. Silvertongue has been hanged and the countess has taken poison. Her father - a City alderman - removes the ring from her finger
The Shrimp Girl, c1745. Artist: William HogarthThe Shrimp Girl, c1745
Marriage A-la-Mode: 4. The Toilette, 1743. Artist: William HogarthMarriage A-la-Mode: 4. The Toilette, 1743. The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue. She is now a countess and a mother but she is neglecting her child
Marriage A-la-Mode: 2. The Tete a Tete, 1743. Artist: William HogarthMarriage A-la-Mode: 2. The Tete a Tete, 1743. The young nobleman comes home from a night of revelry at 1.20 am and ignores his wife who has been holding a card party. The steward walks out in disgust
Marriage A-la-Mode: 5. The Bagnio, c1743. Artist: William HogarthMarriage A-la-Mode: 5. The Bagnio, c1743. A bagnio, originally a coffee houses which offered Turkish baths, later meant a place where rooms could be rented with no questions asked
The Election: The Polling, 18th-19th century. Plate II of a series of four illustrations. An old soldier tenders his oath but is challenged by an advocate as, having lost his right hand
Tavern scene from The Rakes Progress, 1735. Artist: William HogarthTavern scene from The Rakes Progress, 1735. Plate II in William Hogarths series of eight illustrations originally published in 1735. Here the Rake squanders his fortune on drink, women and gambling
The Cock Pit, c1840. Artist: George PresburyThe Cock Pit, c1840. Cockfighting enthusiasts from a cross-section of society gamble and squabble. The blind Lord Albermarle Bertie (centre)
The Harlots Progress, 1733. Artist: William HogarthThe Harlots Progress, 1733. Sixth and final plate in William Hogarths series The Harlots Progress. Moll Hackabout, the harlot who has died of venereal disease, lies in her coffin
South Sea Bubble, 1721. Artist: William HogarthSouth Sea Bubble, 1721. People queue to enter the Devils shop, while he cuts up Fortune. Clerics of various denominations gamble in the left foreground. People ride on a wooden hobby horse
After, December 15, 1736. Creator: William HogarthAfter, December 15, 1736
Before, December 15, 1736. Creator: William HogarthBefore, December 15, 1736
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William HogarthA Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763
A Rakes Progress, Plate 2, June 25, 1735. Creator: William HogarthA Rakes Progress, Plate 2, June 25, 1735
A Harlots Progress, Plate 6, April 1732. Creator: William HogarthA Harlots Progress, Plate 6, April 1732
A Harlots Progress, Plate 5, April 1732. Creator: William HogarthA Harlots Progress, Plate 5, April 1732
A Harlots Progress, Plate 4, April 1732. Creator: William HogarthA Harlots Progress, Plate 4, April 1732
A Harlots Progress, Plate 3, April 1732. Creator: William HogarthA Harlots Progress, Plate 3, April 1732
A Harlots Progress, Plate 2, April 1732. Creator: William HogarthA Harlots Progress, Plate 2, April 1732
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735. Creator: William HogarthA Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735
A Harlots Progress, Plate 1, April 1732. Creator: William HogarthA Harlots Progress, Plate 1, April 1732
Frontispiece to Clubbes Physiognomy (or the Weighing House), 19th century
Frontispiece to "The Farmers Return", March 1762. Creator: James Basire IFrontispiece to " The Farmers Return", March 1762. Sitter David Garrick. After William Hogarth
Cruelty in Perfection, 1790. Creator: J BellCruelty in Perfection, 1790
Trade card of Mary & Ann Hogarth, the old Frock Shop, ca. 1730. ca. 1730Trade card of Mary & Ann Hogarth, the old Frock Shop, ca. 1730
