A Harlot's Progress: pl.2
1732
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1732
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Harlot's Progress: pl.2 is a 1732 ink by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a crowded room with five people dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes. A woman in a big, flowing dress sits on a chair, gesturing toward a man standing near her. Two other women and a man in a turban stand around her, looking at something on the wall. The walls are covered in ornate decorations, and there’s a small dog on the floor. The scene looks like a moment of drama or argument, with people reacting to whatever is happening. The artist used shading to create depth and texture, especially in the fabrics and faces. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Hogarth made detailed prints.
