1743
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Characters and Caricaturas is a 1743 ink by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a crowded scene with many faces. The faces are all different, and they are packed tightly together. Some of the faces are looking to the side, while others are looking straight ahead. The faces are all drawn in a similar style, with bold lines and exaggerated features. The image is a commentary on the diversity of human faces and the ways in which they can be represented in art. The artist, Hogarth, was known for his satirical and humorous depictions of everyday life. This image is a great example of his work, and it's worth checking out more of his art, like his other etchings.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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