1780 (published)
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This is one of a set of six prints telling the story of Harriet Heedless, a county girl who arrives in town looking for a position as a servant, only to be duped into becoming a 'kept woman' and later descending into prostitution and poverty. This set, published in 1780, is based on an earlier set by William Hogarth entitled 'The Harlot's Progress' (1732) and shows how his influence on printmaking remained strong fifty years on.
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| Materials and techniques | Etching and engraving |
| Brief description | Print from a set of six 'The Modern Harlot's Progress or the Adventures of Harriet Heedless', printed by Carington Bowles, London; British, 1780. |
| Physical description | The interior of a bedroom furnished with a curtained bed, a dressing table with mirror, a round table and chairs, and a carpet with arabesque pattern. On the wall are three landscape paintings and a fourth painting depicting a woman and Cupid. There is a Serlian window, through which can be seen parkland with lake. Harriet sits in a swoon next to a writing table where the Rake is reading a letter inviting 'William' to meet her at the piazza. A maid hides in the doorway watching the scene. |
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| Object history | RP No. 92/2553 |
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| Summary | This is one of a set of six prints telling the story of Harriet Heedless, a county girl who arrives in town looking for a position as a servant, only to be duped into becoming a 'kept woman' and later descending into prostitution and poverty. This set, published in 1780, is based on an earlier set by William Hogarth entitled 'The Harlot's Progress' (1732) and shows how his influence on printmaking remained strong fifty years on. |
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| Bibliographic reference | British Museum. Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires. London. 1870-1954. |
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| Accession number | E.537-1993 |
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| Record created | March 19, 2009 |
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