William Hogarth Biography

William Hogarth biography

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NAME: William Hogarth
OCCUPATION: Painter
BIRTH DATE: November 10, 1697
DEATH DATE: October 26, 1764
PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
PLACE OF DEATH: London, England

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William Hogarth was the first great English-born artist to attract admiration abroad, best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings.

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William Hogarth began at a private drawing school, where he joined other students drawing from casts and live models. His first dated painting was The Beggar's Opera (1728), which emphasized Hogarth's prevailing interests: his involvement with the theater and with down-to-earth, comic subjects. Though never neglected, Hogarth was chiefly remembered for his satiric engraving than his painting.

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