“Plate One, from A Rake's Progress” by William Hogarth (June 1735) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Plate One, from A Rake's Progress

Plate One, from A Rake's Progress

TitlePlate One, from A Rake's Progress
ArtistWilliam Hogarth English, 1697-1764
DateJune 1735 18th century
MediumEtching and engraving in black on ivory laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Horace S. Oakley
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Plate One, from A Rake's Progress” is a work by William Hogarth English, 1697-1764, dated June 1735. It is executed in etching and engraving in black on ivory laid paper and classified as etching. 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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Updated 2026-09-05