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This is a drawing of an urban street scene. The illustration features various individuals and activities. The scene depicts a city street with attention to architecture and historical attire. In the foreground, a woman in a bonnet and gown is talking to another similarly dressed woman. A man on horseback is holding a letter and appears to be communicating with a group of seated figures inside a covered cart or stagecoach. Architectural elements, such as a bell and a stone facade, are present. A barrel and square packages or crates are in the bottom right corner. Additional figures are in the background, one looking out from a doorway. The drawing captures a lively depiction of urban life.
National Gallery of Art · Print
A Harlot's Progress: pl.1
William Hogarth
- Date
- 1732
- Medium
- etching and engraving
- Dimensions
- sheet: 33 × 40.2 cm (13 × 15 13/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1944.5.21
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1726 to 1750
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- British
- bird
- animal
- Door
- Man
- Female figure
- Building
NGA object ID 30367. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.