Bathos Manner of Sinking in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures

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"Bathos: Manner of Sinking in Sublime Paintings, inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures" is a satirical print created by the English artist William Hogarth in 1764. This work is often seen as Hogarth's artistic farewell, as it was published in the year of his death. The print is a culmination of Hogarth's lifelong critique of pretentiousness and false grandeur in the art world, particularly targeting the overuse and misuse of the sublime in contemporary painting.

The term "bathos," introduced by Alexander Pope in his satirical essay "Peri Bathous, Or the Art of Sinking in Poetry" (1727), refers to an abrupt transition from the lofty to the trivial or ridiculous, often resulting in an effect of anti-climax. Hogarth's print embodies this concept visually, depicting a chaotic scene where classical figures and symbols of grandeur are literally falling into ruin and disarray. The image serves as a metaphor for the decline of true artistry and the descent into mediocrity, as Hogarth perceived it.

In "Bathos," Hogarth includes a variety of elements that were considered emblematic of the sublime, such as grand landscapes and heroic figures, but he subverts them through a lens of dark humor and irony. The central scene is a cluttered, collapsing space where Father Time lies exhausted, his scythe broken, and various objects symbolic of the arts and sciences are strewn about in a state of decay. The print is also a commentary on the commercialization of art, as indicated by the inscription to "the Dealers in Dark Pictures," suggesting a market flooded with subpar works masquerading as profound.

This print is significant not only for its content but also for its context within Hogarth's oeuvre and the broader art historical narrative. It represents Hogarth's engagement with the aesthetic debates of his time, particularly the valorization of the sublime in the works of artists like James Thornhill and the theorization of the concept by Edmund Burke. "Bathos" is a testament to Hogarth's wit, his critical eye, and his enduring influence on the tradition of visual satire. As such, it remains an important work for understanding the intersections of art, commerce, and satire in the 18th century.

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