Hogarth A Life and a World
Hogarth: A Life and a World by Jenny Uglow is a revised edition published by Faber & Faber in 1997, featuring 794 pages in English. This biography delves into the life of William Hogarth, exploring not only the artist himself but also the diverse worlds that influenced and were shaped by his work. Uglow presents a detailed account of Hogarth’s journey from engraver and painter to his rise to fame through notable works such as the progresses of the Harlot and the Rake and the Marriage à la Mode.
Readers will find an exploration of Hogarth’s vibrant imagination and satirical prowess, as well as his ambition to excel across various artistic disciplines. The biography highlights his significant contributions to art, including his vivid use of color and his commentary on societal issues through works like Gin Lane and the Stages of Cruelty. Uglow captures the essence of Hogarth’s life, marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a willingness to challenge the conventions of his time.
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In this rich, immensely pleasurable biography Jenny Uglow, acclaimed author of Elizabeth Gaskell, uncovers the man, but also the worlds he sprang from and created. After striving years as an engraver and painter, Hogarth leapt into lasting fame with his progresses of the Harlot and the Rake, the fashionable Marriage à la Mode, and the violent scenes of Gin Lane and the Stages of Cruelty. An artist of flamboyant, overflowing imagination, he was a satirist with an unerring eye; a painter of vibrant colour and tenderness; an ambitious professional who broke all the art-world taboos. Never content, he wanted to excel at everything – from engraving to history painting – and a note of risk runs through his life.
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