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A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
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A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071399 A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The Rake Taking Possession of his Estate); Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection, bequest of Juanita K. Bromberg; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23043598
© Foundation for the Arts, The Alfred and Juanita Bromberg Collection, bequest of Juanita K. Bromberg / Bridgeman Images
Avarice Betrayal Chest Coins Counting Money Cupboard Documents Fireplace Fitting Greed Inheritance Inventory Lawyer Legal Measure Pay Off Quill Stealing Suit Tailor Unhappiness
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This print showcases William Hogarth's iconic engraving, "A Rake's Progress, Plate 1,1st State" from 1735. The artwork measures 34.6x38.7 cm and is housed in the esteemed Dallas Museum of Art in Texas, USA. In this particular scene titled "The Rake Taking Possession of his Estate" we witness a dramatic narrative unfold before our eyes. The image captures the moment when the heir to a spendthrift rakewell finally inherits his estate but finds himself surrounded by chaos and despair. The room depicted is filled with various elements that symbolize greed and betrayal: stacks of documents, coins scattered on the floor, an inventory list revealing debts to pay off. As the rake stands near the fireplace with a tailor fitting him for new clothes, he seems oblivious to his impending unhappiness. Meanwhile, a lawyer meticulously counts money inside a cupboard while a mischievous cat lurks nearby. This satirical portrayal highlights themes of wealth disparity and legal manipulation prevalent during Georgian times. Hogarth's masterful use of satire and intricate details invites viewers to reflect upon societal vices such as avarice and stealing through visual storytelling. Through this engraving, he offers us an insightful commentary on human nature and its consequences when driven solely by materialistic pursuits. This print serves as both an artistic treasure preserved for generations to come and as a reminder that wealth does not always equate happiness or fulfillment in life.
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