William Hogarth

Paul Sandby, A Lady Copying at a Drawing Table, 1765. Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection.
The History of Copying Art: A Learning Tool or a Cheat? 
Copying within the context of the art world has evolved over the centuries. What was once understood as a vital tool for study and learning is now often perceived, especially by laymen, as a kind of…
William Hogarth, Marriage A-la-Mode: 2, The Tête à Tête, 1743-45.
Hogarth and Europe at Tate Britain
Few artists have defined an era as much as William Hogarth, whose vivid, satirical depictions of 18th century England continue to capture the imagination today. Tate Britain’s major exhibition…
William Hogarth (1697–1764), Gin Lane, 1751, copper plate (etched and engraved)
The Satirical Drawings of Celebrated British Artist William Hogarth
The Morgan Library & Museum announces a new exhibition of satirical drawings and prints by renowned artist William Hogarth (1697–1764). Best known for his humorous political commentary, Hogarth’s…