Hogarth's Progress

Overview

Satirical, critical, talented – William Hogarth was one of the most original British artists of the 18th Century. The son of a poor schoolmaster made a name for himself as a portraitist and became best known for his satirical etchings. In strange and graphic tales, such as A Harlot's Progress, he denounced the social and political injustices of his time. Often pirated, Hogarth fought for the first image copyright law. Together with illustrators and writers from today, Andrew Graham-Dixon explores Hogarth's birth city London and recounts the life and work of a man who is regarded as the forerunner of modern caricature.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1997

Original language

English

Cast

Andrew Graham-Dixon

Director

Roger Parsons

Writer

Andrew Graham-Dixon

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt32098560