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William Hogarth

1697–1764 · 18th century · United Kingdom · Rococo

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How to recognize William Hogarth

Hogarth tells biting moral stories in series, crammed with satirical detail of vice and folly in Georgian London. Look for theatrical narrative scenes, sharp social comedy, and dense, readable detail.

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