Tom Rakewell's morning levee (his nightcap is still on his head). Engraving by T. Cook after W. Hogarth.
- Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.
- Date:
- 1st June 1796
- Reference:
- 39248i
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Rakewell has become a man of the town and is surrounded by rapacious hangers-on
Publication/Creation
London (Paternoster Row) : G.G & J. Robinson, 1st June 1796.
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 31 x 38.8 cm
Lettering
Prosperity, (with Harlot's smiles, most pleasing, when she most beguiles,) How soon, sweet foe, can all thy train of false, gay, frantick, loud & vain, enter the unprovided mind...Designed by W. Hogarth. Engraved by T. Cook
Lettering continues:...and memory in fetters bind; load faith and love with golden chain, and sprinkle Lethe o're the brain! Pleasure on her silver throne smiling comes, nor comes alone; Venus moves with her along...
Bears number: Pl. II
References note
R. Paulson, Hogarth's graphic works, 3 ed., London 1989, related to [133]
Reference
Wellcome Collection 39248i
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