1738
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Morning is a 1738 ink by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A crowd stands around a small fire in London’s cold dawn. A tired woman in black walks toward a church. A man yawns near a cart. Hogarth shows how people survived harsh winters. The fire isn’t just for warmth. It’s a social spot where neighbors meet before work. The woman’s path is a quiet act of hope. The scene mixes humor and grit. Look closer at the woman’s steps. Imagine the chill in the air. Then check out another Hogarth, William.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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