The prison

- 62.0 x 75.0 cm
A Glimpse into The Prison
In William Hogarth’s 1735 painting, The prison, the viewer is drawn into an intimate and lively room where social interaction takes center stage. The composition captures a group of individuals gathered together, some seated around a dining table while others stand or engage in conversation with one another. A sense of human connection permeates the scene, as the figures navigate their shared space in a way that suggests a moment of communal life.
The setting is detailed with specific objects that ground the social gathering. Near the center of the room, a chair is positioned prominently, and towards the left side, a dining table holds a visible cup, hinting at a shared meal or drink among the participants. Through this arrangement of people and objects, the artwork presents a snapshot of a group interacting within an enclosed, domestic atmosphere.
Frågor och svar
När skapades "The prison"?
"The prison" dateras till 1735. Datumet placerar verket inom William Hogarths karriär och dess epok.
Vilken känsla förmedlar 18th Century Rococo-verket "The prison"?
Inom 18th Century Rococo-rörelsen är "The prison" präglad av en Reflective ton.
Under vilka andra namn är William Hogarth känd?
William Hogarth är även känd under namnen Hogarth, Uilʹi︠a︡m Khogart, Guglielmo Hogarth, Khogart, William Horarth.
William Hogarth (1697 – 1764)
Upptäck William Hogarths satiriska värld! En pionjär inom konst som skildrade 1700-talets London med humor och skarpsinne – A Harlot's Progress & A Rake's Progress.
Om detta konstverk
- Titel: The prison
- Konstnär: William Hogarth
- År: 1735
- Ursprungliga mått: 62.0 x 75.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Upphovsrättslig status: Allmän egendom
- Medium: Oil
- Lagernummer: SM P46
- Kontext i korpus: eighteenth-century societal norms , satirical social critique
- Färgpalett: Earthy
Kortfakta
- Notable elements: Social satire, scene
- Artist: William Hogarth
- Artistic style: British painting
- Dimensions: 62 x 75 cm
- Location: Private Collection
- Influences:
- Satire
- Moral tales