William Hogarth Posters and Art Prints

After by William Hogarth, 1730-1731. Oil on canvas.

George Taylor's Epitaph - George Taylor Breaking the Ribs of Death by William Hogarth, circa 1750. Brown Ink Over Graphite With Red Chalk.

'Gin Lane' (1751), satirical engraving by William Hogarth (1697-1764). 'Gin Lane' was issued along with 'Beer Street' (see C038/2617) as a comment on the merits of beer and the evils of gin. In 'Gin Lane' the inhabitants are shown as destroyed by their addiction to the alcoholic spirit gin. Scenes depicted include infanticide, starvation, madness, decay and suicide.

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An engraving by Hogarth of the marble letter box at Button's Tavern in London, with a quote that translates to Those talons are kept for mighty necks: He feeds only on the beast of his choice."