Hogarth - Rakes - Tailor

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Hogarth - Rakes - Tailor

The Rakes Progress 1. The young heir is measured for new clothes Date: 1735

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%unrestricted 1735 Heir Hogarth Manufacture Measure Measured Measuring Progress Rake Rakes Tailor Tailoring Tape

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Hogarth's 'Rakes Progress: The Young Heir is Measured for New Clothes' (1735) is a captivating print from the renowned English artist William Hogarth. This image is the first in a series of six engravings, collectively known as 'A Harlot's Progress' and 'A Rake's Progress,' which depict the moral decline of two young individuals, a woman and a man, from respectable beginnings to the depths of vice and ruin. In this particular print, we find the young heir, dressed in a simple, yet elegant robe, seated before a tailor. The tailor, with a tape measure in hand, assesses the young man's measurements for a new suit, marking them meticulously on a piece of paper. The scene is set in a bustling workshop filled with bolts of fabric, sewing machines, and other tools of the trade. The atmosphere is one of industry and commerce, reflecting the growing importance of the clothing manufacture and tailoring industries during the 18th century. The young heir, with a careless expression on his face, seems uninterested in the measuring process, his eyes wandering to the scantily clad woman in the background, who is being measured for a new gown by another tailor. This moment marks the beginning of the young heir's descent into a life of debauchery and excess, as he becomes increasingly distracted by the allure of the opposite sex. Hogarth's masterful use of detail and narrative in this print invites the viewer to ponder the themes of vanity, excess, and the consequences of moral decay. The intricate depiction of the tailoring workshop also serves as a commentary on the social and economic changes taking place during the period, as the clothing industry began to shift from a primarily domestic to an industrialized one.

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