Surrounded by Artists and Professors plate II from A Rakes Progress

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"Surrounded by Artists and Professors" is the second plate in the series "A Rake's Progress" by the English painter and engraver William Hogarth. Created in 1735, this series of eight paintings follows the story of Tom Rakewell, a young man who squanders his inherited fortune on a variety of vices, leading to his ultimate downfall. The paintings were later engraved and published as prints, which contributed significantly to Hogarth's fame and to the popularization of moralistic and satirical narratives in art.

In "Surrounded by Artists and Professors," Hogarth depicts Rakewell as he enters into the fashionable world of the arts and academia, seeking the company of intellectuals and artists to elevate his social status. The scene is set in a chaotic drawing room filled with various characters, each absorbed in their own activities, representing the pretentiousness and folly of those who pursue fame and recognition through association with the arts and sciences rather than through genuine talent or contribution.

The composition is rich with satirical detail and symbolism, reflecting Hogarth's critical view of the contemporary art scene and intellectual circles. Rakewell himself is shown being measured for a classical bust, suggesting his vanity and desire for immortalization through art. Meanwhile, the surrounding figures are engaged in absurd and unproductive endeavors, highlighting the superficiality and hypocrisy Hogarth perceived in certain aspects of 18th-century society.

As with the other plates in "A Rake's Progress," "Surrounded by Artists and Professors" serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of excess and the moral corruption of the era. The series is considered one of Hogarth's masterpieces and remains an important example of narrative art that combines social critique with richly detailed and engaging storytelling. The original paintings are held in the collection of Sir John Soane's Museum in London, while the engravings continue to be appreciated as significant works of British art history.

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