Rakes Progress Collection

A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, June 25, 1735

Gambling at Whites Club, 1734, (1925). Creator: William Radclyffe
Gambling at Whites Club, 1734, (1925). Plate VI, the gaming house scene from Hogarths The Rakes Progress, engraved by W.Radclyffe

Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Treatment of the Insane, 1733, (1925). " Bedlam" Bedlam from A Rakes Progress 1733 - engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071405 A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x39.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: The Arrested)

A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071400 A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.9x39.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving)
1071401 A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, 1st State, 1735 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 34.6x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 5, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 7, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 6, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 6, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 3, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 3, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, ca. 1800

A Rakes Progress, Plate 2, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 2, ca. 1800

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, ca. 1800

St. Jamess Street, 18th century, (1925). Creator: Unknown
St. Jamess Street, 18th century, (1925). Engraving after Plate 4 of William Hogarths A Rakes Progress of 1735, Arrested for Debt

The Rakes Progress - The Levee, 1720-1735, (1920). Artist: William Hogarth
The Rakes Progress - The Level, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 8, [June 25, 1735] reissued 1763

A Rakes Progress, Plate 2, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 2, June 25, 1735

A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 4, June 25, 1735

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"A Rake's Progress: A Journey Through Vice and Ruin" Step into the world of William Hogarth's iconic series, "A Rake's Progress, " as we delve into the captivating tale of one man's descent into debauchery and downfall. Created in 1735, these engravings serve as a powerful social commentary on the vices that plagued society during that time. Plate 1 sets the stage for our protagonist's ill-fated journey. June 25, 1735 – a significant date marking the beginning of his tragic story. As he enters Whites Club, depicted in William Radclyffe's painting from 1925, we witness him being lured by gambling tables adorned with wealth and temptation. Moving forward to Plate 3, we find ourselves witnessing our rake succumbing further to his reckless behavior. The second state engraving showcases his involvement in gambling once again – an addiction leading him down a treacherous path towards financial ruin. In Plate 4 (1st State), we witness our protagonist surrounded by women of questionable reputation within London's seedy underbelly. This encounter hints at his moral decay and highlights how easily he falls prey to vice. As we progress to Plate 5 (1st State), it becomes evident that our rake has fallen victim to excessive spending and extravagance. His lavish lifestyle is portrayed through opulent surroundings while creditors lurk nearby, ready to seize what little remains of his fortune. The narrative takes another dark turn in Plate 8 (1st State). Our protagonist finds himself imprisoned due to unpaid debts – a stark reminder of the consequences that follow a life consumed by indulgence and irresponsibility. June 25th marks another pivotal moment in this cautionary tale as depicted in Plates 5-8 by William Hogarth himself. In Plate 7, despair engulfs our rake as he sits confined within Bedlam asylum, his mental health deteriorating alongside his fortune.