William Hogarth

William Hogarth, born in 1697 in London and died in 1764 in London, was a British painter and printmaker known for his satirical and moralistic depictions of 18th-century society. His works, such as 'A Rake's Progress' and 'Marriage A-la-Mode,' are admired for their narrative complexity and social commentary, capturing the vices and virtues of his time. Hogarth's contributions to British art and his exploration of human nature and societal issues have established him as a significant figure in 18th-century painting, reflecting the cultural and moral landscape of his era.