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William Hogarth (16971764) is an artist whose popularity has never waned since his own day. He has been characterized variously as a witty satirist, stern moralist, aggressive self-promoter, detached observer, and man of the people. His celebrated patriotism and Britishness were shaped, paradoxically, by the remarkably cosmopolitan character of the artistic environment in which he lived. His distinctive urban and political themes reflect the concerns of an increasingly metropolitan society. Hogarths contribution to the development of modern British art was unique and his influence has been enormous, his multi-faceted output ranging from elegant conversation pieces to salacious brothel scenes. His reputation has been based almost entirely on his numerous prints and engraved works, including famous series such as A Rakes Progress, A Harlots Progress, Marriage A-la-Mode, Industry and Idleness, Gin Lane, Beer Street and the Four Stages of Cruelty. This attractive book reproduces a selection from these and other representative prints, introduced by a brief overview of the artist and his times.
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Tim Clayton is an author and journalist. His book The English Print 1688 - 1802 is widely regarded as the definitive work on this subject, and he has published a number of popular histories of the period. He is also the author of the forthcoming Caricatures of the Peoples of the British Isles.
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