A Rake's Progress, Scene in a Madhouse, by Hogarth

An image of A Rake's Progress, Plate VIII Scene in a Madhouse. Hogarth, William (British, 1697-1764). Engraving, 1735. Production Note: State III/III.

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A Rake's Progress, Plate VIII Scene in a Madhouse. Hogarth, William (British, 1697-1764). Engraving, 1735. Production Note: State III/III.

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Accession Number: 22.K.3-15
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Photographer name: Andrew Morris
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Image width: 1024 pixels
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