William Hogarth's family-pieces and his moral subjects: Relationships and interrelationships

• Published in: The British art journal Vol. 19; no. 3; p. 3
• Main Author: Cowley, Robert LS
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Art Journals Ltd 22.12.2018
• Subjects: 18th century; British culture; Families & family life; Hogarth, William; Morality; Painters; Portraits

George Vertue wrote about William Hogarth's burgeoning career as a fashionable painter. He muttered into his journal about 'the daily success of Mr Hogarth in painting small family pieces & Conversations with so much Air & agreeableness Causes him to be much followed, & esteeme...