William Hogarth
English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic and editorial cartoonist (1697-1764)
William Hogarth was born on November 10, 1697 in London and died on October 26, 1764 in London, aged 66. Recorded occupations: painter, caricaturist, illustrator, printmaker, exlibrist and draftsperson. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain. Positions held include court painter. Associated movement: French Realism. Fields of work: painting, visual arts and graphics. Notable works include “The Graham Children”, “Marriage A-la-Mode: 2. The Tête à Tête”, “The Shrimp Girl”, “Satire on False Perspective” and “A Rake's Progress”.
- Born
- November 10, 1697 · London
- Died
- October 26, 1764 · London
- Age at death
- 66
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- painter, caricaturist, illustrator, printmaker, exlibrist, draftsperson
- Positions held
- court painter
- Movements
- French Realism
- Notable works
- The Graham Children, Marriage A-la-Mode: 2. The Tête à Tête, The Shrimp Girl, Satire on False Perspective, A Rake's Progress
- Wikipedia editions
- 74 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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