A Harlot's Progress: Hogarth's First "Modern Moral Subject"

[@R08Tam]

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]

Yes, please The Rake’s Progress

[@renater.540]

With or without Stravinsky....

[@eliscanfield3913]

Hogarth was _not_ subtle, that's for sure. Now I'm gonna have some tea in my unbroken mug. 😉🍵

[@orientalrose4388]

They still use the word “moll” now, as in gangster’s moll

[@jfs59nj]

Your ability to read and narrate these images is a gift to us all. Enthralling story.

[@historybuff7491]

The 1st frame. All the symbolism of betrayals. Each of no great terror, but together means the young woman is lost. 😥

[@Noelypole]

The other Hogarth "Marriage a la Mode" is another definite contender!

[@kay123kay]

Oh yes!

[@maryarigho5868]

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.🖌

[@conemadam]

Cannot wait for this!!!!!! And A Rake’s Progress too!!??🎭🎨

[@One.DeSanctis.]

An analysis of, "A Rake's Progress," would make a great companion video.

[@nanavango9374]

Brilliant. I never would have known there was so much symbolism in the pictures. Thank you.

[@--enyo--]

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.

[@lucieramirez1378]

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. ❤🖌️🎨🖼️

[@wendymoyer782]

This "reading" of these plates was insightful, and very enjoyable! Thank you!

[@Anti_Woke]

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.

[@ffotograffydd]

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.

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

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.

[@kimmillan1065]

I enjoyed how he was able to poke at people of the day and still keep his head! 🖌

[@nyckolaus]

Yes! Continue! Thank you, Dr. Kat!

[@MrPedroHunas]

I’m waiting for “A Rake’s Progress” next. Thank you very much!

[@renater.540]

Me, too!

[@madiantin]

Ooh yes, please do A Rake's Progress!

[@annemorton5236]

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.💃

[@HilaryElizabeth9]

Fantastic breakdown. Loved this. Can't wait to see your Rake's Progress video.

[@HotHead91107]

Yes, proceed to the Rake and then on to more Hogarth. I’m eager to follow as you continue with “Dr. Kat’s Progress.”

[@Lucyverre]

These early "comic" strips with very moralistic intentions are fascinating 🎨🖌️ Thank you very much for the explanation!

[@MocaDK]

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]

@@MocaDK thank you :-)

[@jodydickinson3381]

I could spend all day listening to your presentations! Thank you so much!

[@pennyatkinson5740]

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).

[@26Bluegb]

I loved how he showed that the young was failed by others. The explanation of details was amazing. Thank you.

[@coribird5177]

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. 🖌

[@cathryncampbell8555]

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.

[@theresalaux5655]

Yes! A rakes progress too!😂

[@maggiebrinkley4760]

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.*

[@BeeKool__113]

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. 🖼🍽🎨🖌🪭⏰️💀⚰️🕯💃🏼

[@GranthamAtHome]

Note also that the watch held is approaching the eleventh hour!

[@AA-ct7cb]

The doctors arguing, her suffering is nothing to them.

[@bombadillo]

Some things never change lol.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your content! Thanks For this ❤❤❤❤

[@catherineessery9395]

Really enjoyed this - yes please to A Rake’s Progress 👨‍🎨

[@maureenstrang6130]

That was fascinating. So much detail in each panel. Hogarth put so much work into the series, he was really making a point.

[@amykortuem5554]

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.

[@jenniferroxy5956]

Yes! Let's have the rakes next!🎨🖼🖌

[@MarianWoods-y9c]

👨‍🎨Very interesting topic. Thank you. 👍

[@Kristine709]

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! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@RustyShock]

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.

[@asugirlgonenerdy]

Looking forward to this, just as with all your work!!😊

[@MissNaude]

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!!

[@nichola607]

Look forward to your video ❤

[@brit3405]

I can’t wait for you to do a Rakes progress. These have been wonderful.

[@tracydodson9997]

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 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheLadyT23]

I would never have seen all that from those pictures! 🖌

[@MarciaMatthews]

Thank you for expounding on the plates in this series.

[@neko-chan6145]

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,

[@joshubrook324]

Thank you I really enjoy these art insights there is so much detail that appears obvious once explained Please do more 🎨 🎉❤

[@Felidae-ts9wp]

Brilliantly narrated..thank you. Yes..Rakes Progress next please!! 🎨 🖼

[@toomiepal]

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.

[@rytazmuro767]

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.

[@lmartell8412]

Another progress? Yes, please!

[@LotsofWhatever]

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.

[@karaneal7732]

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]

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]

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.

[@mellowfishie]

super interesting, and my first time seeing these images... I'd love to see The Rake's Progress, too!

[@TeiLei-xn7fm]

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. 🤒

[@theclassicso8094]

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". 🎨

[@albireadingromance]

This was fantastic ❤

[@rudeinterplanetjanet]

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.💜

[@dawneastcoast5543]

Can't wait for the next video!

[@darthbee18]

This is a good dissection, thanks so much Dr. Kat! 🎨 Definitely down for The Rake's Progress too 😏😉✨

[@prettypic444]

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!)🎨🪭🥀🦠☠️

[@julzy3]

I enjoyed this presentation & would love for you to look at The Rake's Progress! Thanks!🖼🖌

[@Myke_OBrien]

Brava! Your videos never disappoint! Please do one on the Rake’s Progress. 🎨

[@kellyfrost1052]

Great video! Love the level of symbolism H. used and you described! Thank you!

[@bizburgess1947]

🫖 spilled and enjoyed. Thank you.

[@sheshewitchywellnez]

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.

[@gaylesuggs8523]

Loved this! Thanks so much for all of your hard work, and yes "The Rake's Progress" should be just as interesting! 🎨

[@nearlydied]

Thanks again for the interesting nd educational topic. I would love to see a comparison between the rake and the harlot!

[@Beth.H]

This was brilliant to watch and learn, I’d never been interested in Hogarth before your videos and this story is very compelling.

[@theresalaux5655]

Amazing, just amazing Dr Kat. Thank you!

[@mburns75]

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! 🎨🎭🎶

[@pistolannie6500]

Bout ANY topic, you want to bother to research & present to us.....we are here for it! 😊❤

[@derekgibson7037]

Most enjoyable.

[@Booka60]

Excellent presentation, Thank You!

[@michellewilliamsen8783]

🎨enjoy your content and balanced presentation of history/people

[@parissimons6385]

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. 🎨

[@judycater2832]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I’ve seen these prints before but never knew half of the detail you pointed out. ❤❤❤

[@SheilaTheGrate]

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]

It was the 3rd picture that I found most informative.

[@annavafeiadou4420]

🎨 ok an artist emoji for the algorythm , love your videos very informative !!!!

[@cynthiasloan3867]

Fascinating

[@tracydodson9997]

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 😊

[@theresalaux5655]

Thanks!

[@tomfitzsimmons6535]

Hogarth is a favorite of mine. I'd like to suggest to you a portrait that he did of a woman condemned to death for a particularly scandalous murder. She's waiting for her fate in a cell at the old Bailey. There are enough details in that situation to do two segments.

[@wickedwitch3520]

Thank you . This was interesting as usual! I would love to see a video on the rakes progress 🖼

[@celiasaunders4938]

Very insightful 🖌️🎨

[@Zine2me]

Looking forward to the Rake's progress.

[@mmminno]

❤ love this video

[@veryberry39]

What a sad story! D: I did really enjoy your discussion about it, though, and look forward to the Rake's Progress!

[@debbiev4455]

I really enjoyed this video ! I am someone who has trouble understanding symbolic inferences and this is helpful for me . Thanks !

[@hadrianryan4179]

🖼 ✨️ thanks for the super in depth analysis! This was great!

[@kj7067]

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!

[@victoriaeads6126]

Thank you!

[@charlotteillustration5778]

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!

[@beeheart6529]

That was fascinating! Thank you.

[@marshathornburg4352]

Lots of food for thought, thanks!