William Hogarth

By Austin Dobbs

Book Overview

William Hogarth is a book written by Austin Dobbs that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the famous English artist, William Hogarth. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Hogarth's life and career. The first chapter provides an introduction to Hogarth's early life, including his childhood and education, while the second chapter focuses on his early career as an engraver and painter. The third chapter explores Hogarth's rise to fame as a satirical artist, with a particular focus on his famous series of prints, A Harlot's Progress and A Rake's Progress. The fourth chapter delves into Hogarth's later career, including his work as a portrait painter and his involvement in the founding of the Royal Academy of Arts. The fifth chapter examines Hogarth's legacy, including his influence on later artists and his lasting impact on the art world. Throughout the book, Dobbs provides detailed analysis and interpretation of Hogarth's works, highlighting their significance and contextualizing them within the broader historical and cultural context of the time. The book also includes numerous illustrations of Hogarth's works, allowing readers to fully appreciate the artist's unique style and vision. Overall, William Hogarth is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of England's most iconic artists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141795924X
• ISBN13: 9781417959242
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"