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Hogarth – A Harlot, a Rake, and a Marriage
William Hogarth (1697-1764) aspired to be a great society painter of his age. However, his sense of humour and social conscience threw this off course. He succeeded in becoming a great British printmaker, using prints “to reform the reigning vices” of his age. Here, Hilary Williams, who lectures for The British Museum and the Wallace Collection, will look at his series of compositions: the Harlot’s Progress; the Rake’s Progress; and the Marriage-à-la-Mode, with their related drawings, prints, an
Time: 1pm
Price: £6 / £4
The Lightbox
Chobham Road
Woking
Surrey GU21 4AA
Tue 6 Dec 2016
Website:
www.thelightbox.org.uk
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