Hogarth (World of Art) author-michael-d-coe Chrissie Iles

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Hogarth (World of Art) author-michael-d-coe Chrissie IlesHogarth was one of the great 18th century painters, a marvellous colourist and innovator at all levels of artistic expression. Art historian David Bindman surveys the works of this artist whose wry humour and sharp wit were reflected in his prolific paintings and prints including The Rakes Progress and Marriage A la Mode. Hogarth was also a master of pictorial satire, highlighting the moral and political hypocrisies of the day with delightful detail