French School (18th Century), William Hogarth.

Updated August 22, 2026

Engraving on paper depicting an intimate domestic scene centered around an elderly man resting in bed, surrounded by family members and attendants. The composition emphasizes themes of compassion, charity, and familial duty, rendered with the narrative detail and social observation characteristic of eighteenth-century European genre imagery. Presented under glass in a decorative giltwood frame. William Hogarth (1697-1764) was one of England's most celebrated painters and printmakers, recognized for his narrative scenes portraying everyday life and moral subjects. His compositions influenced generations of artists and engravers throughout Europe, and works after his designs remain sought after by collectors of historical prints and decorative art. Dimensions: Unframed: 17 3/4 x 20 Framed: 20 1/2 x 23 Provenance: Private collection.

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