William Hogarth (1697-1764) was the most celebrated British illustrator of his day. A witty satirist, social critic and a sympathetic portrait painter, he recorded the changing society in which he lived. He is probably best known for his series addressing moral issues, including The Rake's Progress depicting the life of a son of a rich merchant who spends all his money on gambling and prostitutes and ends up in Bedlam Psychiatric Hospital. Hogarth's characters are often bawdy and grotesque.
We visited his house in Chiswick, London, where he lived for 15 years until his death. The house is 300 years old with very small rooms and floors that now dramatically slope.
I am a big fan of William Hogarth's works and I understand why he was so popular in his day.
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| Hogarth's burial place in Churchyard of St. Nicholas |
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| There are some lovely homes in Chiswick near Hogarth House |
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The house is now situated by the busy A4 Road
one of the busiest roads in all the UK. |
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| The Rake's Progress, Told in 8 Pictures |
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| Oriel Window Likely Installed by Hogarth |
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