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Title: Hogarth's Works, with life and anecdotal descriptions of his pictures. Volume 1 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell and the Online
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Summary: "Hogarth's Works: With Life and Anecdotal Descriptions of His Pictures" by John Ireland and John Nichols, F.S.A. is a biographical and artistic collection focused on the English painter William Hogarth, written in the late 19th century. This work intends to provide detailed analyses and anecdotes regarding Hogarth's notable paintings, presenting a comprehensive overview of his influential contributions to art and society. The text serves not only as a visual catalog of Hogarth's prints but also an exploration of his life, ethos, and societal reflections through his works. The opening of the book outlines the context and purpose of the project, discussing Hogarth's significant impact on English art and culture. It emphasizes the moral undertones in his paintings, such as "The Harlot's Progress" and "The Rake's Progress," which depict the consequences of vice and folly. Through anecdotes and personal reflections, the authors convey Hogarth's commitment to capturing human emotion and societal commentary, aiming to render his art accessible and relatable to the general public. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hogarth's artistic narrative, where his unique style and moral intentions are illuminated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ireland, John, -1808

Author: Nichols, John, 1745-1826

EBook No.: 51821

Published: Apr 21, 2016

Downloads: 106

Language: English

Subject: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Hogarth's Works, with life and anecdotal descriptions of his pictures. Volume 1 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Hogarth's Works: With Life and Anecdotal Descriptions of His Pictures" by John Ireland and John Nichols, F.S.A. is a biographical and artistic collection focused on the English painter William Hogarth, written in the late 19th century. This work intends to provide detailed analyses and anecdotes regarding Hogarth's notable paintings, presenting a comprehensive overview of his influential contributions to art and society. The text serves not only as a visual catalog of Hogarth's prints but also an exploration of his life, ethos, and societal reflections through his works. The opening of the book outlines the context and purpose of the project, discussing Hogarth's significant impact on English art and culture. It emphasizes the moral undertones in his paintings, such as "The Harlot's Progress" and "The Rake's Progress," which depict the consequences of vice and folly. Through anecdotes and personal reflections, the authors convey Hogarth's commitment to capturing human emotion and societal commentary, aiming to render his art accessible and relatable to the general public. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hogarth's artistic narrative, where his unique style and moral intentions are illuminated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ireland, John, -1808

Author: Nichols, John, 1745-1826

EBook No.: 51821

Published: Apr 21, 2016

Downloads: 106

Language: English

Subject: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.