Ascent by William Hogarth

Ascent by William Hogarth

The series tells of a young man named Tom Rackwell who, after the death of his father, received a good inheritance, but did not use it wisely, and squandered in debauchery and debauchery and after his stay in the debt prison ended his journey in a madhouse. The picture shows the second episode of the cycle – secular reception.

All vied with each other and try to achieve the location of the newly-made rich man, demonstrating his dignity before him. The dance teacher got into position, the gardener shows the park plan, the musician plays the clavichord, and the jockey demonstrates his cup.

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