Hogarth's Progress
William Hogarth's life in 18th-century London highlights his rise as a portraitist and satirist, advocating for copyright laws against artistic piracy.
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William Hogarth's life in 18th-century London highlights his rise as a portraitist and satirist, advocating for copyright laws against artistic piracy.
Synopsis
William Hogarth's life unfolds in 18th-century London, where he rose from the son of a poor schoolmaster to a prominent portraitist. Known for his satirical etchings, such as A Harlot's Progress, Hogarth criticized the social and political injustices of his time. Often facing piracy of his work, he advocated for the first image copyright law. Andrew Graham-Dixon, alongside contemporary illustrators and writers, recounts Hogarth's contributions to art and his role as a precursor to modern caricature.
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