This is a drawing of a scene in a room filled with artwork and music. The detailed interior portrays a group of people engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a man is seated at a keyboard instrument, while a group of people surrounding him is interacting. The room's walls are adorned with framed paintings, adding to the opulence of the environment. The scene conveys a sense of 18th-century elegance and decadence, with rich clothing and elaborate wigs suggesting wealth and sophistication. Each figure in the scene is active, contributing to the lively atmosphere of the gathering.
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This is a drawing of a scene in a room filled with artwork and music. The detailed interior portrays a group of people engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a man is seated at a keyboard instrument, while a group of people surrounding him is interacting. The room's walls are adorned with framed paintings, adding to the opulence of the environment. The scene conveys a sense of 18th-century elegance and decadence, with rich clothing and elaborate wigs suggesting wealth and sophistication. Each figure in the scene is active, contributing to the lively atmosphere of the gathering.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Rake's Progress: pl.2

William Hogarth

Date
1735
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 35.7 × 41.2 cm (14 1/16 × 16 1/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1944.5.28
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Costume
  • Portrait
  • Figures
  • Writing

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