In this online talk explore the artistic traditions that shaped the satirical imagination of one of Britain’s most original and influential artists.
Celebrated for his vivid storytelling, comic detail, and biting social commentary, William Hogarth sought to create a distinctly ‘modern moral subject’ for British art. Yet behind his bustling London streets, unruly taverns, and scandalous narratives lay a rich inheritance from continental Europe.

Find out more and book tickets at: https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/morals-manners-and-mirth-william-hogarths-humour/