Times

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"Times" is a series of two engravings created by the English artist William Hogarth in 1762–63, which serve as a social and political commentary on the state of England during the Seven Years' War. The full titles of the engravings are "Time Smoking a Picture" and "The Idle 'Prentice Executed at Tyburn," and they are also known as "Times I" and "Times II," respectively. These works are part of Hogarth's broader oeuvre, which often satirized the politics, society, and customs of 18th-century Britain.

In "Times I," Hogarth depicts a chaotic scene where Father Time is shown smoking a canvas, symbolizing the transient nature of fame and the destructive impact of time on art and politics. The scene is filled with allegorical figures and references to contemporary events, including the decline of British fortunes during the war. The print reflects Hogarth's pessimism about the direction in which the country was headed under the leadership of Lord Bute, the Prime Minister at the time.

"Times II" continues the theme of decay and critique of the government. It portrays the execution of an idle apprentice, a character from Hogarth's earlier series "Industry and Idleness," against the backdrop of a dilapidated and mismanaged London. The print serves as a moral warning and a commentary on the consequences of vice and corruption, both in the individual and in the state.

Hogarth's "Times" engravings are notable for their complex imagery and the artist's use of satire to engage with political discourse. They reflect his deep concern for the moral and social issues of his day and his willingness to use art as a means of social critique. These works are held in various collections and continue to be studied for their artistic merit and historical significance.

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