The Seraglio

published 1723

William Hogarth

Associated Names
William Hogarth

Artist, English, 1697 - 1764

This is a drawing of an interior space. The drawing features a room with high ceilings, large windows, and intricate decorations such as geometric and floral designs. The scene depicts several figures, some seated and others standing, wearing traditional attire. Two figures in the foreground appear to be dancing. The setting conveys a sense of grandeur and elegance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 33.2 × 40 cm (13 1/16 × 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1976.43.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Paulson 1965, no. 26, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    La Motraye's "Travels", vol.1, pl.18 [Paulson 19-33]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1965

  • Paulson, Ronald. Hogarth's Graphic Works. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. Rev. ed., 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65579110

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