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A Harlot's Progress, Plate 2

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

Datec. 1732

Mediumengraving; etching?

DimensionsFramed: 57.3 × 67.5 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineDonated by Dr. Sam Macey and June Macey

Object number2014.012.002

DescriptionThe harlot (Moll Hackabout) is now the mistress of a well-to-do Jewish merchant, and is living a life of luxury. She keeps a west-Indian servant and a monkey, and the room is lavishly decorated with works of art and fine furniture. In this plate the merchant comes home unexpectedly and in an attempt to distract him so her lover can sneak out unseen, the harlot knocks the table over as a distraction.

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