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Museum Art Reproductions Plate one, from A Rake`s Progress by William Hogarth (1697-1764, United Kingdom) | WahooArt.com
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[H2]Introduction to the Painting and Artist[/H2]
[A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=william+hogarth,william,hogarth&']William Hogarth[/A], a renowned English artist known for his painting, engraving, satirical artistry, social criticism, and occasional writings on art, created the captivating series 'A Rake's Progress' between 1732-1734. This collection of eight paintings showcases the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell, a spendthrift son and heir to a fortune. The first painting in this series, [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=plate+one,plate,from+a+rake+s+progress,from,rake,progress&']Plate One, From A Rake's Progress[/A], sets the stage for Tom's unfortunate journey.
[H2]Understanding Plate One, From A Rake's Progress[/H2]
In this painting, we see Tom coming into his fortune after his miserly father's death. While servants mourn, Tom is being measured for new clothes, symbolizing the beginning of his extravagant lifestyle. The background features a portrait of his father and an inscription that reads 'The Heir,' emphasizing the inheritance he has received.
[H2]Why You Should Consider Adding Plate One to Your Collection[/H2]
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[H2]How You Can Acquire Plate One for Your Collection[/H2]
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[H2]Additional Works by William Hogarth Available at WahooArt[/H2]
If you are captivated by the story of Tom Rakewell and wish to explore more of Hogarth's work, we also offer other paintings from 'A Rake's Progress' series:
[UL][LI][A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=plate+two,plate,from+a+rake+s+progress,from,rake,progress&']Plate Two, From A Rake's Progress[/A][/LI][LI][A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=plate+three,plate,three,from+a+rake+s+progress,from,rake,progress&']Plate Three, From A Rake's Progress[/A][/LI][/UL]
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[H2]Conclusion[/H2]
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