The Rake's Progress, Plate 5
Artist/Maker
William Hogarth
(English, 1697–1764)
AuthorRelated poet
Dr. John Hoadley
(British, 1711–1776)
DateJune 25, 1735
MediumEtching and engraving
DimensionsImage: 14 1/8 × 16 1/8 in. (35.8 × 41 cm)
Sheet: 18 9/16 × 24 13/16 in. (47.2 × 63 cm)
Sheet: 18 9/16 × 24 13/16 in. (47.2 × 63 cm)
Credit LineAnnie A. Wager Bequest
PortfolioThe Rake's Progress
Object number1975.207
Status
On viewThe scene is set in Marylebone Old Church, north of Hyde Park, which was infamous for rushed, secret weddings. Having squandered his fortune, Tom attempts to repair his dire financial situation through marriage. Having rejected marriage with the pretty and faithful Sarah Young (in Plate 1 of the series), Tom’s bride is now an aging, one-eyed heiress.
In the background, Sarah can be seen entering with Tom’s child. Her attempt to interrupt this shameful ceremony is prevented by a brawl between her mother and an overzealous church attendant. Any hope of salvation for Tom now appears to have gone.
Exhibition History
In the background, Sarah can be seen entering with Tom’s child. Her attempt to interrupt this shameful ceremony is prevented by a brawl between her mother and an overzealous church attendant. Any hope of salvation for Tom now appears to have gone.
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Collections
- European
- On View
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June 25, 1735
June 25, 1735
June 25, 1735
June 25, 1735
June 25, 1735 (retouched by Hogarth 1763)
June 25, 1735
June 25, 1735
