William Hogarth
(1697-1764)

In a house on this site lived William Hogarth Artist 1697 - 1764 (plaque not yet erected)

?, London, United Kingdom where they lived

William Hogarth, 10 November 1697 - 26 October 1764, Satirical Artist and Illustrator. Trained as an engraver, he depicted the unseemly behaviour of contemporaries in works like the 'Beggar's Opera' (1728) and the 'A Rake's Progress' (1732). Much of his work was pirated and he was instrumental in the passing of the Copyright Act of 1735 which was known at the time as 'Hogarth's Act'. He lived in 'Leicester Fields' from 1726 until his death. He was buried in Chiswick Parish at St. Nicholas, London, W4 in 1764. The bust is by Joseph Durham (1875).

Hogarth bust - Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom where they is commemorated

William Hogarth painter & engraver 1697-1764 lived and worked here for 15 years

Hogarth House, Hogarth Lane, Chiswick, W4, London, United Kingdom where they lived

William Hogarth artist 1697-1764 Sergeant Painter to King George II lived on the east side of this square

Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom where they lived near

Some Facts of Interest in the History of the Old Church The Church was built to replace the former Church of St John at Tyburn 1400 Francis Bacon was married here 1606 William Hogarth portrayed the interior of the Church 1735 James Gibbs Architect, pupil of Wren was buried here 1754 Richard Brinsley Sheridan married Miss Linley here 1773 Charles Wesley brother of John Wesley was buried here 1788 Lord Byron was baptized here 1788 Lord Nelson worshipped here and Horatia his only child was baptized here 1803

Garden of Rest, Marylebone High Street, London, United Kingdom where they was