1751
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cruelty in Perfection is a 1751 ink by William Hogarth, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a chaotic scene of a group of men surrounding a woman who lies on the ground. The men are dressed in 18th-century attire, with one holding a lantern and another grasping a large club. In the background, a building and trees are visible under a night sky with a crescent moon. The atmosphere is tense, with the men appearing to be in a state of agitation. A closer look reveals a sense of disorder, with objects scattered around the scene, including a jug, a basket, and a piece of paper. The overall mood is one of turmoil and unrest. For more information on the artist behind this etching, explore the works of Hogarth, William.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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