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Analysis of Beauty: pl.2, by William Hogarth, ink, 1753

Analysis of Beauty: pl.2

William Hogarth

1753

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Analysis of Beauty: pl.2 is a 1753 ink by William Hogarth, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Hogarth
When & what style?
1753 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of people in a room. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothes and seem to be having a party. Some are dancing, while others are sitting or standing around the room. In the background, there are some pictures on the walls and a big window. The room is decorated with fancy details like carvings and patterns. The people in the painting look like they are from a long time ago, and they are all doing different things. The painting is full of interesting details to look at. If you want to learn more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of William Hogarth
Artist

William Hogarth

William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.

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