This is a drawing of a group of figures inside an interior. The scene is detailed with various characters showing different expressions and actions. One female figure is pulling a young girl's hair as a man with a book stands nearby. Other figures in the background are engaged in their own interactions. The setting includes architectural elements like arched windows and an inscription on the wall. Two dogs are seen interacting on a platform in the lower left corner. The drawing captures a moment of commotion or ceremony.
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This is a drawing of a group of figures inside an interior. The scene is detailed with various characters showing different expressions and actions. One female figure is pulling a young girl's hair as a man with a book stands nearby. Other figures in the background are engaged in their own interactions. The setting includes architectural elements like arched windows and an inscription on the wall. Two dogs are seen interacting on a platform in the lower left corner. The drawing captures a moment of commotion or ceremony.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Rake's Progress: pl.5

William Hogarth

Date
1735
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 35.8 × 41.3 cm (14 1/8 × 16 1/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1944.5.32
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Church
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Costume
  • Dress
  • Figures

NGA object ID 30378. 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.