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Hogarth Times Night
4. Night A street leading to Charing Cross, with a statue of Charles I at the far end; a frightened horse has caused a coach to overturn. Date: 1738
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1738 Caused Chamber Charing Coach Dentist Emptying Frightened Hogarth Lamp Leading Times Overturn
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Hogarth's 'A Harlot's Progress' series is one of the most iconic representations of 18th-century British social life. Among these works, 'Hogarth's Times' or 'A Rake's Progress' depicts the downward spiral of a young man named Tom Rakewell, from his naive beginnings to his ultimate ruin. In this scene from the fourth night of the series, titled 'Night: A street leading to Charing Cross, with a statue of Charles I at the far end', we find Tom, now a debauched and reckless rake, causing chaos and destruction in the streets of London. The image shows a frightened horse rearing up, causing a coach to overturn. The horse's panic has spread to the people on the street, with some attempting to flee, while others try to calm the animal. In the background, a fire burns in a chamber pot, while a dentist's sign hangs above an empty pub. A carriage, presumably belonging to Tom, lies abandoned in the street, its lamp casting an eerie glow over the scene. The statue of Charles I at the far end of the street serves as a reminder of the past and the stability that has been lost. The chaos and destruction wrought by Tom and his ilk is a stark contrast to the order and calm represented by the monarch's statue. The scene is a powerful commentary on the consequences of unchecked debauchery and the chaos that can ensue when moral values are abandoned. This print, created by William Hogarth in 1738, is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of 18th-century British life, with all its complexities, contradictions, and challenges. It is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a reminder of the power of art to reflect and comment on the society of its time.
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