A Rake's Progress, Plate 1
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A Rake's Progress, Plate 1

TitleA Rake's Progress, Plate 1
ArtistWilliam Hogarth
DateJune 25, 1735 18th century
MediumEtching and engraving; first state of three
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“A Rake's Progress, Plate 1” is a work by William Hogarth, dated June 25, 1735. It is executed in etching and engraving; first state of three and classified as prints. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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