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William HogarthThe Company of Undertakers, Original period engraving1737
1737
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Measurements
Engravings 10.5 x 7 inches sight
Framed 14.875 x 11.5 inches
The Company of Undertakers (1737) is a satirical print by William Hogarth that mocks the medical profession of his time. The print depicts a group of doctors and quack physicians gathered together in a pompous, self-important manner, implying their incompetence and greed. Hogarth was critical of medical charlatans who exploited patients, and this piece is one of his many works that use satire to expose corruption and foolishness in society.
The composition features a central figure—possibly meant to represent a leading physician—flanked by others who appear dubious or even comical in their expressions. Skulls and other macabre elements emphasize the association between these so-called medical professionals and death, reinforcing Hogarth’s critique. The print is framed, and comes from the Arthur Rudolph collection.
- Creator:William Hogarth (1697 - 1764, British)
- Creation Year:1737
- Dimensions:Height: 14.875 in (37.79 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:1730-1739
- Condition:Excellent with minor toning, Old Master Frames: wood with applied composition, minor losses.
- Gallery Location:Spokane, WA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2842216023962
William Hogarth
William Hogarth (1697-1764) was an English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic, and editorial cartoonist. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious realistic paintings and portraits to satire and moralistic pieces filled with symbolism. He often communicated his moral message in a series of paintings and engravings, such as: A Rake's Progress, Marriage A-la-Mode and A Harlot's Progress. He was by far the most significant English artist of his generation and inspired a movement of English caricaturists and satirists, including James Gillray (1756-1815), Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827), Isaac Cruickshank (1764-1811) and George Cruickshank (1792-1878). His work has been studied intensely for the greater than two and a half centuries since his death with several academic scholars focusing their careers on the analysis of every element of each of his creations.
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