Title
The Rake's Progress by William Hogarth
Caption
The Rake's Progress. Plate six of a series of eight by 18th-century English artist William Hogarth. 1735. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell; the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant; who comes to London; wastes all his money on luxurious living; prostitution and gambling; and as a consequence is imprisoned in the Fleet Prison and ultimately Bethlem Hospital; or Bedlam
Date
1754
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A14_120
License type
Rights managed
Available size
57,3Mb (11,4Mb) / 16,5in x 13,5in / 4961 x 4036 (300dpi)