A Harlot's Progress (paulson 121-126)

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "A Harlot's Progress (paulson 121-126)", originally brought to life by the talented William Hogarth. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to William Hogarth and his artistic vision.

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"A Harlot's Progress" is a series of six paintings (and engravings) completed in 1732 by the English artist William Hogarth. The series depicts the story of Moll Hackabout, a young woman who arrives in London from the countryside and becomes a prostitute. The narrative arc of the series follows Moll's tragic fall from innocence to her eventual demise, illustrating the harsh realities faced by women who turned to prostitution in 18th-century London.

The paintings serve as a moral and social commentary, reflecting Hogarth's critical view of the society of his time. Each scene is meticulously crafted to convey the progression of Moll's life, from her arrival in Cheapside, London, where she is seduced, to her arrest and imprisonment, and finally to her death from venereal disease. The series is notable for its vivid characterizations, rich symbolism, and its combination of humor and moralizing.

Hogarth's work was innovative for its sequential, narrative format, which was a precursor to the modern comic strip. "A Harlot's Progress" was highly successful and popular upon its release, leading to numerous pirated copies and adaptations for the stage. The engravings, known as Paulson 121-126 after the cataloguer Ronald Paulson, who compiled a comprehensive catalogue raisonné of Hogarth's work, helped to cement Hogarth's reputation as a significant figure in the world of British art and social satire.

The original paintings were destroyed in a fire at Fonthill Abbey in 1755, but the series lives on through the engravings, which have been widely studied and exhibited. "A Harlot's Progress" remains an important work for its historical depiction of 18th-century London life and its influence on the development of narrative art.

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