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A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
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A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733 (1904). Tom Rakewell heads for a royal levee at St Jamess Palace, London, in his sedan chair. He is stopped by two bailiffs, who arrest him for debt. Sarah Young, a seamstress, holds back one of the bailiffs and profers a bag of money to bail the rake out. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]
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A Rakes Progress Arrest Austin Dobson Bailiff Charity Criminal Debt Devotion Devotional Dobson Georgian Helping Henry Austin Henry Austin Dobson Hogarth Immoral Immorality Lightning Morality Rake Sarah Young Seamstress Sedan Chair St James Palace Stormy Thunderstorm Tom Rakewell W Hogarth William Hogarth City Of Westminster Satirical
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In this print of "A Rakes Progress - 4: The Arrest, 1733" we are transported back to the bustling streets of 18th century London. Renowned artist William Hogarth masterfully captures a pivotal moment in the life of Tom Rakewell, a notorious rake who finds himself in dire straits. As Tom heads towards St James's Palace for a royal levee in his luxurious sedan chair, fate intervenes. Two bailiffs halt his progress, arresting him for mounting debts that have caught up with him. However, amidst the chaos and despair, there is a glimmer of hope. Sarah Young, a compassionate seamstress, steps forward to hold back one of the bailiffs and offers a bag of money as an act of charity to bail out the troubled rake. Hogarth's intricate details bring this scene to life – from the stormy weather brewing overhead to the majestic architecture that surrounds them. The contrasting emotions on each character's face tell their own story; Tom's arrogance and desperation juxtaposed with Sarah's kindness and devotion. This powerful image serves as both satire and social commentary on Georgian society. It exposes immorality while highlighting acts of compassion amidst poverty and hardship. Through Hogarth's artistry, we are reminded that even in times when morality seems lost or compromised by greed and excess, there is still room for redemption through acts of selflessness like Sarah Young’s gesture. The monochrome tones add depth to this timeless masterpiece while emphasizing its historical significance. This print invites us into an era where wealth clashed with destitution and where individuals' choices had profound consequences on their lives – ultimately reminding us that our actions shape our destiny.
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