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WILLIAM HOGARTH BOOKS available from booksmusicfilmstv.com - in association with Amazon.co.uk William Hogarth is one of the greats of English art, though he is sometimes overlooked. His compassion for animals was noteworthy, and his most famous work was the searing 'A Rake's Progress'. WILLIAM HOGARTH FACTSBirth Name William Hogarth |
Hogarth Author: Jennifer Uglow Product Description Uglow's detailed attentions to the historical facts of the day enliven and educate this fascinating portrait of the artist. We learn, for instance, that in Hogarth's revision of "The Distressed Poet", a caricature of Alexander Pope was replaced with a relatively innocuous engraving of a poem, thereby lessening his chances of making enemies with an influential figure. With splendidly detailed explanations and asides such as these, Uglow is never plodding, never dry. Particularly amusing is her explanation of the six-plate series titled "Marriage a la Mode", and her insightful unravelling of that by-gone custom known as arranged marriage. For those who prefer to learn their history with a smile, Uglow provides a splendidly entertaining and well-researched volume. --Martha Silano --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
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Engravings Author: William Hogarth |
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Hogarth Author: David Bindman |
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Hogarth Author: Ronald Paulson |
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Hogarth and His Times Author: David Bindman |
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