A Harlot's Progress: Hogarth's First "Modern Moral Subject"
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Күн бұрынLet’s take a look at the cautionary tale of Moll Hackabout as William Hogarth depicts it through his six prints…
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Intro / Outro song: Silent Partner, "Greenery" [ • Greenery - Silent Part... ]
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Linked videos and playlists:
Gin Lane and Beer Street: • William Hogarth: "Gin ...
Images (from Wikimedia Commons, unless otherwise stated):
William Hogarth's A Harlot's Progress, plates 1-6 (1732). Held by the British Museum.
Quoted texts:
David Bindman, ODNB entry on William Hogarth
Paul J Nicholson, William Hogarth, A Harlot’s Progress Plate IV, 1732, Occupational Medicine, Volume 71, Issue 4-5, June-July 2021, Pages 177-179, doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqz136
Sean Shesgreen, Engravings by Hogarth (1973).
Also consulted, were:
Other relevant entries from The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Online.
#History #Hogarth #ArtHistory
@R08Tam Ай бұрын
Oh yes please, let's have the Rake's Progress. Hogarth would have made a great tabloid journalist with his faux outrage. The coat of arms in the final plate looked like three doner kebabs.
@DelphineCingal Ай бұрын
Yes, please The Rake’s Progress
@renater.540 Ай бұрын
With or without Stravinsky....
@jfs59nj Ай бұрын
Your ability to read and narrate these images is a gift to us all. Enthralling story.
@eliscanfield3913 Ай бұрын
Hogarth was _not_ subtle, that's for sure. Now I'm gonna have some tea in my unbroken mug. 😉🍵
@orientalrose4388 Ай бұрын
They still use the word “moll” now, as in gangster’s moll
@historybuff7491 Ай бұрын
The 1st frame. All the symbolism of betrayals. Each of no great terror, but together means the young woman is lost. 😥
@nanavango9374 Ай бұрын
Brilliant. I never would have known there was so much symbolism in the pictures. Thank you.
@Noelypole Ай бұрын
The other Hogarth "Marriage a la Mode" is another definite contender!
@kay123kay Ай бұрын
Oh yes!
@wendymoyer782 Ай бұрын
This "reading" of these plates was insightful, and very enjoyable! Thank you!
@lucieramirez1378 Ай бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful presentation of Hogarth's work. I didn't know about "A Harlot's Progress and would love to know about "A Rake's Progress". Your attention to detail and description makes these drawings come to life. ❤🖌️🎨🖼️
@conemadam Ай бұрын
Cannot wait for this!!!!!! And A Rake’s Progress too!!??🎭🎨
@One.DeSanctis. Ай бұрын
An analysis of, "A Rake's Progress," would make a great companion video.
@Anti_Woke Ай бұрын
0:50 "Moll, or Mary, Hackabout" Less than 1 minute in and you've taught me somthing. "Moll Flanders" is better known, of course, but I'd never thought what 'Moll' was a contraction of. Thank you.
@maryarigho5868 Ай бұрын
Hogarth really did have an eye for the social ills of the time. He was instrumental in founding the Foundling Hospital - now a museum - in London.🖌
@kimmillan1065 Ай бұрын
I enjoyed how he was able to poke at people of the day and still keep his head! 🖌
@Thepourdeuxchanson Ай бұрын
Well, that was most interesting! I've seen many Hogarth prints in books, but never picked up half of what you saw in them, so that was a real education. Looking forward to your exploration of "The rake's progress" In fact I would love to see you examining other historical paintings and tapestries - Bayeux, allegorical works and so on. You see and explain things so well.
@ffotograffydd Ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to see a Hogarth exhibition in London (back in the early 2000s if my memory serves me correctly). It had both the paintings and engravings from The Rake’s Progress, as well as other works by Hogarth.
@nyckolaus Ай бұрын
Yes! Continue! Thank you, Dr. Kat!
@MrPedroHunas Ай бұрын
I’m waiting for “A Rake’s Progress” next. Thank you very much!
@renater.540 Ай бұрын
Me, too!
@HilaryElizabeth9 Ай бұрын
Fantastic breakdown. Loved this. Can't wait to see your Rake's Progress video.
@annemorton5236 Ай бұрын
Wonderful as always - there is so much going on in Hogarth's work and your guided tour really brings the scenes to life and helps the viewer to appreciate each detail. I look forward to The Rake's Progress.💃
@--enyo-- Ай бұрын
A work that puts a lot of this in context (despite being published later in 1748) is the erotic novel ‘Fanny Hill’. If you’re interested in this period I highly recommend it. Although be warned it is extremely explicit. You can find it free online in places like Project Gutenberg. And yes, I’d love a video on ‘A Rake’s Progress’! Also ‘Marriage a La Mode’. The black mask seen in one of the prints is likely a vizard (also called moretta). They were made of black velvet and completely obscured the wearer’s face. They were often worn while travelling as protection from the elements. Some were (weirdly enough) held in place with a button clasped in the mouth rather than ties.
@Lucyverre Ай бұрын
These early "comic" strips with very moralistic intentions are fascinating 🎨🖌️ Thank you very much for the explanation!
@MocaDK Ай бұрын
I hadn't thought of them as early "comic strips", but that is a very interesting observation - thank you for that comment; it has really spurred on a lot of thoughts for me now :)
@Lucyverre Ай бұрын
@@MocaDK thank you :-)
@madiantin Ай бұрын
Ooh yes, please do A Rake's Progress!
@HotHead91107 Ай бұрын
Yes, proceed to the Rake and then on to more Hogarth. I’m eager to follow as you continue with “Dr. Kat’s Progress.”
@26Bluegb Ай бұрын
I loved how he showed that the young was failed by others. The explanation of details was amazing. Thank you.
@BeeKool__113 Ай бұрын
As always, Dr.Kat great video. I absolutely love how art is open for interpretation. For example the very first plate's depiction of goose was perhaps stating that "their goose was cooked". They were in trouble and time was up. 🪿 I would have never picked on up on that. So very intriguing. These seemingly innocent objects can signify so much. In another plate where the lady is holding a watch, I felt could have been wares stolen by her lover but I also thought much like the use of the goose; it was showcasing that she had limited time. That due to her lifestyle, she had little time left and perhaps even the time she could never get back. ⌛️🕰 I just love how intricate these plates are. Just bursting with detail. I am so glad you did another video on Hograth's work. And, yes! I would absolutely love to learn more about some of his works. I think we'd would all be very delighted with a third installment. 🖼🍽🎨🖌🪭⏰️💀⚰️🕯💃🏼
@AcerbicDelicacy Ай бұрын
Such an amazing and illuminating dive into this series of plates. Please do A Rake's Progress! 🎨🖌
@pennyatkinson5740 Ай бұрын
Fascinating video again. Have you visited Hogarth's house in Chiswick? It's quite modest but lovely.Worth a quick visit (can be fully viewed in @ 1 hour).
@coribird5177 Ай бұрын
I love how you break down the visual of each picture. Now I want to know what happened to the child. Would love to see the Rake's Progess. 🖌
@theresalaux5655 Ай бұрын
Yes! A rakes progress too!😂
@asugirlgonenerdy Ай бұрын
Looking forward to this, just as with all your work!!😊
@danielsantiagourtado3430 Ай бұрын
Love your content! Thanks For this ❤❤❤❤
@jodydickinson3381 Ай бұрын
I could spend all day listening to your presentations! Thank you so much!
@maureenstrang6130 Ай бұрын
That was fascinating. So much detail in each panel. Hogarth put so much work into the series, he was really making a point.
@amykortuem5554 Ай бұрын
Thank you - I found this even more fascinating than the first video on Holgarth. The first image - where there is clear danger and Moll is heading into it unawares is so very poignant.
@kj7067 Ай бұрын
This really is too much of a coincidence - this video came up on the very day that I first learned about these prints in a book on the history of sex work, and just a few weeks after I saw an opera based on the equivalent 'Rake's Progress'. I've been craving more information on both, so this is just perfect!
@cathryncampbell8555 Ай бұрын
This is a splendid video, Dr. Kat: Thank you! Would you possibly be willing to present both "A Rake's Progress" and "Marriage a la Mode"? Both were/are savage satires on the effects of debauchery among the upper/middle/lower classes.
@catherineessery9395 10 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed this - yes please to A Rake’s Progress 👨🎨
@nichola607 Ай бұрын
Look forward to your video ❤
@user-qr9dn6lf3l Ай бұрын
👨🎨Very interesting topic. Thank you. 👍
@joshubrook324 Ай бұрын
Thank you I really enjoy these art insights there is so much detail that appears obvious once explained Please do more 🎨 🎉❤
@MarciaMatthews Ай бұрын
Thank you for expounding on the plates in this series.
@maggiebrinkley4760 Ай бұрын
These images always make me so sad and so angry. I didn't know that the black marks mean syphilis - OF COURSE they are only on the women. Poor lass. Nobody there to help her, and Hogarth may be illustrating a Dreadful Warning, but he's also implying that she deserved her fate. The men, you'll note, escape scot-free. *blood boiling and steam coming out of my ears.*
@rytazmuro767 Ай бұрын
Thank you for that most informative 'reading' of the Hogarth series. I've seen the original oil paintings of "The Rake's Progress" at the Soane Museum in London. On a subsequent visit I went to Hogarth's home near Chiswick Park. I always enjoy your weekly vlogs.
@brit3405 Ай бұрын
I can’t wait for you to do a Rakes progress. These have been wonderful.
@AA-ct7cb 22 күн бұрын
The doctors arguing, her suffering is nothing to them.
@bombadillo 15 күн бұрын
Some things never change lol.
@toomiepal Ай бұрын
Very interesting episode. Thank you. As I enjoy Stravinsky's opera, "The Rake's Progress' very much, Hogarth's series would be a fascinating subject. Best wishes.
@tracydodson9997 19 күн бұрын
I gotta say I've watched this one again and will again because each time some tiny interesting tidbit is revealed I very much look forward to seeing any others like it. Hope to see future 🙏 ones too 😊 Many thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@MissNaude Ай бұрын
I could listen to you for hours. Your narration is full of data, your voice is smooth and the hinting inflections feel like you're sharing secrets, its wonderful! Thank you for doing these!!
@RustyShock Ай бұрын
I've a question about the watch in plate number 3. Could the watch be payment for Mol's services? I remember reading that when Mozart's father toured his musical prodigy children across Europe, he was mostly paid in watches, gold snuffboxes, and other valuable trinkets that he would later sell.
@Kristine709 Ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Moll Flanders is one of my all time favorites and this just adds to the ‘Moll mythos’ Thank you so much Dr. Kat! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@Felidae-ts9wp Ай бұрын
Brilliantly narrated..thank you. Yes..Rakes Progress next please!! 🎨 🖼
@TheLadyT23 28 күн бұрын
I would never have seen all that from those pictures! 🖌
@jenniferroxy5956 Ай бұрын
Yes! Let's have the rakes next!🎨🖼🖌
@mellowfishie Ай бұрын
super interesting, and my first time seeing these images... I'd love to see The Rake's Progress, too!
@theclassicso8094 Ай бұрын
It's Friday, and it's time for Dr. Kat. What an incredible presentation. Thank you so very much. I look forward to "A Rake's Progress". 🎨
@karaneal7732 Ай бұрын
Wow Dr. Kat..Outstanding presentation. I watch you very often and usually never comment. But, this again was really, really well done. Yes, please do a "Rake's Progress".
@LadyHuggington Ай бұрын
Thanks for this Dr Kat! I've seen the images before but never had insight about all the symbolism at work. I'd always interpreted the men entering the room in the third plate as new customers who were somewhat thrown off by the dingy surroundings, rather than magistrates. I'd love a similar analysis of A Rake's Progress!
@BalconyFish Ай бұрын
what an absolute fascinating video. I had never even seen these plates, and your description and analysis of the symbolism within each plate has given me more to explore about Hogarth. Looking forward to the next video.
@neko-chan6145 Ай бұрын
please continue. i would like to see his next set. the plates are so much more scandalous than i would thought would have been allowed at the time,
@kellyfrost1052 Ай бұрын
Great video! Love the level of symbolism H. used and you described! Thank you!
@TeiLei-xn7fm Ай бұрын
It gets on my nerves that the men don't have syphilis marks on their faces. I wonder if Hogarth did a progression on drinking the water! I mean if they were really interested in cleaning things up back then. 🤒
@RazziRockett Ай бұрын
Interesting and informative. I'd love to see your take "A Rake's Progress:. Thank you for sharing. 👠 I was totally ignorant of Hogarth and his varied series and find this subject worth learning about.
@theresalaux5655 Ай бұрын
Amazing, just amazing Dr Kat. Thank you!
@darthbee18 Ай бұрын
This is a good dissection, thanks so much Dr. Kat! 🎨 Definitely down for The Rake's Progress too 😏😉✨
@LotsofWhatever Ай бұрын
I finally got to see The Rake's Progress at the Sir John Soane a few years ago. I firsr saw it when I did an undergraduate semester 30 years ago and just loved it.
@julzy3 Ай бұрын
I enjoyed this presentation & would love for you to look at The Rake's Progress! Thanks!🖼🖌
@Booka60 Ай бұрын
Excellent presentation, Thank You!
@parissimons6385 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this examination of Hogarth's series. I hope you will do the same for The Rake's Progress soon, even without reviewing Stravinsky's modern reinterpretation of the series in an opera. 🎨
@annavafeiadou4420 Ай бұрын
🎨 ok an artist emoji for the algorythm , love your videos very informative !!!!
@SheilaTheGrate Ай бұрын
Fantastic video! I love the way that you break down the symbolism of each piece of art. I am really enjoying this way of exploring every day Victorian life. 🖌📍🎨
@charlenelundquist3512 Ай бұрын
It was the 3rd picture that I found most informative.
@nearlydied Ай бұрын
Thanks again for the interesting nd educational topic. I would love to see a comparison between the rake and the harlot!
@gaylesuggs8523 Ай бұрын
Loved this! Thanks so much for all of your hard work, and yes "The Rake's Progress" should be just as interesting! 🎨
@prettypic444 Ай бұрын
The symbolism and details of these pieces are just fantastic. It really seems like every little piece has been added to give more depth to the story! Personally, I think the clock Moll holds in the 3rd print could also be a symbol of time in general. Moll’s time is pretty much up by the 3rd print- she’s broke, about to be arrested, and her syphilis is clearly progressing. The clock is a sign it’s time for things to turn. Of course, you’re now obligated to do The Rake’s Progress (and perhaps even the drunkard’s progress!)🎨🪭🥀🦠☠️
@she_she_solutions Ай бұрын
Wow! Interesting content; thank you for sharing this content. It unexpectedly helped me put together how the very “shameful “ birth certificates of tarot, sexuality, religion,, patriarchal norms, witches, politics and “polite society” are connected to modern day social systems.
@Beth.H Ай бұрын
This was brilliant to watch and learn, I’d never been interested in Hogarth before your videos and this story is very compelling.
@charlotteillustration5778 Ай бұрын
Thank you, that was marvellous. I have just finished an MA in illustration and used Marriage à la Mode in one assignment, where I learned just how much meaning Hogarth packed into each image, showing the power of images to tell a story, but, compared to your dissection, I definitely missed some. Yes please to more!
@rudeinterplanetjanet Ай бұрын
I enjoy your channel very much, thank you for the time and attention you put into your videos. I appreciate all your work. Thank you.💜
@tracydodson9997 Ай бұрын
Wowww awesome story fascinating how each detail is important and all part of the bigger picture Yes please do more 🎉 Thank you kindly for your hard work and efforts as they are much appreciated 😊
@judycater2832 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video! I’ve seen these prints before but never knew half of the detail you pointed out. ❤❤❤
@wickedwitch3520 Ай бұрын
Thank you . This was interesting as usual! I would love to see a video on the rakes progress 🖼
@bizburgess1947 Ай бұрын
🫖 spilled and enjoyed. Thank you.
@lmartell8412 Ай бұрын
Another progress? Yes, please!
@veryberry39 Ай бұрын
What a sad story! D: I did really enjoy your discussion about it, though, and look forward to the Rake's Progress!
@mburns75 Ай бұрын
Dr. Kat, if you do explore The Rake’s Progress, please include information about its connection to Igor Stravinksy’s famous opera with the same name. Thanks! 🎨🎭🎶
@dawneastcoast5543 Ай бұрын
Can't wait for the next video!
@Myke_OBrien Ай бұрын
Brava! Your videos never disappoint! Please do one on the Rake’s Progress. 🎨
@debbiev4455 Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video ! I am someone who has trouble understanding symbolic inferences and this is helpful for me . Thanks !
@derekgibson7037 Ай бұрын
Most enjoyable.
@celiasaunders4938 Ай бұрын
Very insightful 🖌️🎨
@Zine2me Ай бұрын
Looking forward to the Rake's progress.
@michellewilliamsen8783 Ай бұрын
🎨enjoy your content and balanced presentation of history/people
@hadrianryan4179 Ай бұрын
🖼 ✨️ thanks for the super in depth analysis! This was great!
@EGChurchofChrist Ай бұрын
Well done. I have learned much about symbolism.😊
@Mahault2007 Ай бұрын
Great video as always! 🎨🖼
@beeheart6529 Ай бұрын
That was fascinating! Thank you.
@gailgarfield1944 Ай бұрын
I'd love to hear about the Rake's progress.
@arnoldshapiro3131 Ай бұрын
PLEASE do one about The Rake's Progress. More importantly, it would be wonderful to hear/see more "history of art" that helps to illustrate Reading the past as this one does. I'm sure that I'm not the only subscribed viewer that found this episode fascinating. 😘😘😘😘
@Dr.TobiasFunke Ай бұрын
I don’t know if you've discussed this on any of your vlogs, but would love it if you did a vide on the historical accuracy of the series Mary & George with Julianne Moore. 🤑
@marshathornburg4352 Ай бұрын
Lots of food for thought, thanks!
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