A Rake's Progress: pl.3

A Rake's Progress: pl.3

William Hogarth

1735

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene of a man surrounded by people, with a sense of chaos. The man is a rake, which means he's someone who spends a lot of money and lives a reckless life. This painting is interesting because it's part of a series that tells a story about the rake's life and how it falls apart. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Hogarth, William.

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