Industrious 'Prentice Out of his Time and Married to his Master's Daughter

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"Industrious 'Prentice Out of his Time and Married to his Master's Daughter" is the eighth painting in the series "Industry and Idleness" by the renowned English artist William Hogarth. Created in 1747, this series of twelve engravings serves as a moral narrative, contrasting the lives of two apprentices, one industrious and the other idle. The series was intended to illustrate the virtues of hard work and the perils of laziness, reflecting the moral and social values of 18th-century England.

In "Industrious 'Prentice Out of his Time and Married to his Master's Daughter," Hogarth depicts the culmination of the industrious apprentice's journey. The scene is set in a grand, well-appointed church, signifying the social elevation and respectability that the industrious apprentice has achieved through his diligence and virtue. The apprentice, now a successful and respectable young man, is shown marrying his master's daughter, symbolizing his integration into a higher social class and the rewards of his hard work.

Hogarth's attention to detail is evident in the composition and the characters' expressions. The church is filled with well-dressed guests, and the presence of the master, now the father-in-law, underscores the apprentice's successful rise. The contrast with the idle apprentice, whose life descends into crime and misery, is stark and serves as a didactic tool to reinforce the moral lesson of the series.

The "Industry and Idleness" series, including this particular painting, was widely popular in Hogarth's time and remains significant in the study of 18th-century British art and social history. Hogarth's work is celebrated for its narrative depth, satirical edge, and the way it captures the societal norms and values of his era.

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