Shortly After the Marriage
Hogarth’s series of ‘modern moral subjects’ aimed to provoke reflection on virtue and vice. The painting’s symbolism – including a crown, books, bottles, and a dog – reinforces its thematic concerns.
William Hogarth
Explore the satirical world of William Hogarth (1697-1764), pioneering English painter & engraver. Discover *A Harlot's Progress* & insightful social commentary.