A Harlot's Progress Plate 5

Artist William Hogarth (British; English, 1697 - 1764)

Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe

Mediumengraving Medium Remarks: black ink

DimensionsOverall (image; plate mark - 32.5 x 39.3; support - 33.5 x 40.0): 30.5 x 37.7 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Norman Senior

Object number1961.001.003

DescriptionMary Hackabout (The Harlot) dies sitting in a chair & wrapped in blankets, two doctors are arguing by the door. A woman supports Mary in the chair & Mary's son tends the fire. The old nurse ransacks a trunk to see what she can get for herself.

Status

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