A Harlot's Progress: pl.6

A Harlot's Progress: pl.6

William Hogarth

1732

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of women in a room, surrounded by various objects. The women are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and appear to be engaged in different activities. Some are sitting, while others are standing or kneeling. In the foreground, a woman is shown holding a piece of cloth, while another woman is seated at a table with a large bowl in front of her. The room is cluttered with various items, including a broom, a bucket, and a stack of plates. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of chaos and disorder. The artist who created this work is Hogarth, William.

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