A Harlot's Progress, Plate 5 — William Hogarth | DiscoverArt

William Hogarth

A Harlot's Progress, Plate 5

April 1732

Etching and engraving; third state of three

32.1 × 39.1 cm (12.6 × 15.4 in)

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