Henry Austin Collection
Henry Austin was a man of many faces, as depicted in various artworks throughout history
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Henry Austin was a man of many faces, as depicted in various artworks throughout history. In William Hogarth's "A Rake's Progress - 2: The Levee, " we see Henry indulging in the extravagant lifestyle of the elite, surrounded by opulence and excess. However, his journey takes a turn in "A Rake's Progress - 8: The Mad House, " where he finds himself confined to an asylum, a stark contrast to his previous grandeur. In "The Stage Coach or Country Inn Yard, " Henry is seen amidst the hustle and bustle of travel, capturing the spirit of adventure that defined him. Meanwhile, in "Breakfast scene from The Five Days Peregrination, " we catch a glimpse of his daily routine and social interactions during his travels. Another artwork featuring Henry is "Aberdare" which portrays him against an unknown backdrop, leaving us curious about his whereabouts and adventures at that time. Similarly mysterious is Randolph Caldecott's painting titled "The Screen in the Lumber Room. " What secrets lie behind that screen? William Hogarth also immortalized important figures like William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and Frances Arnold through portraiture. Perhaps these individuals played significant roles in Henry's life or were merely part of his social circle. As we delve further into Henry Austin's life through Samuel Phillips' work titled "Taste in High Life, " we witness how he navigated society with discerning taste and sophistication. However, not all aspects of Henry's life were glamorous; Hogarth captures this reality vividly in two more paintings from A Rake’s Progress series – “The Gaming House” and “Fleet Prison. ” These scenes depict moments when Henry succumbs to vices such as gambling leading to financial ruin followed by imprisonment. Yet amidst all these ups and downs lies one constant – love. In “A Rakes Progress - 5.