Past Exhibition

Prints by Hogarth

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.
William Hogarth, A Rake's Progress: pl.2, 1735, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1944.5.28

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    Ground Floor, Cafeteria Corridor
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.
William Hogarth, A Rake's Progress: pl.2, 1735, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1944.5.28

Overview: The prints by William Hogarth came from the Rosenwald collection.

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