{"product_id":"night-william-hogarth","title":"Night - William Hogarth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical engraving by William Hogarth depicting the chaotic street life of eighteenth-century London during the celebration of Oak Apple Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight is the final plate in William Hogarth's series, The Four Times of the Day, published in 1738. This work depicts a chaotic street scene in Charing Cross, London, during the celebration of Oak Apple Day. Hogarth employs his characteristic satirical eye to document the disorder of urban life, contrasting the revelry of the populace with the grim realities of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dense with narrative detail. In the foreground, a drunken Freemason is being led home by his companion, while a chamber pot is emptied from an upper-storey window above them. To the right, a bonfire burns in the street, adding to the sense of mayhem. The background features the statue of King Charles I, providing a sense of place, while various shop signs and architectural elements ground the scene in the specific geography of eighteenth-century London. Hogarth uses the medium of etching and engraving to capture the textures of the street, from the flickering light of the lantern to the rough masonry of the buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print functions as a social commentary on the lack of order in public spaces. Hogarth avoids idealisation, choosing instead to present the grit and absurdity of the era. The work is a prime example of his ability to weave complex moral narratives into visual form. By focusing on the nocturnal activities of the city, he provides a counterpoint to the daylight scenes in the rest of the series, completing his examination of London life. The technical precision of the engraving allows for a high degree of legibility, ensuring that every small detail, from the expressions on the faces of the figures to the specific signage on the buildings, contributes to the overall satirical effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dame-en-een-officier-gesina-ter-borch\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDame en een officier - Gesina ter Borch — Gesina ter Borch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Hogarth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58574359691599,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58574378369359,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58574378402127,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58574378434895,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58574378467663,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58574378500431,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58574378533199,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58574378565967,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58574378598735,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58574378631503,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58574378664271,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58574378697039,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Night_Poster_CompositorV1_1787805502497.jpg?v=1787806333","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/night-william-hogarth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}