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William Hogarth 1697 - 1764.

The Company of Strollers 1738  

In the top right corner a boy may be seen who has climbed up to peer down through a hole in the roof at the motley scene of a touring stage company.  All is in disarray - the actresses are partially dressed, props and costumes are littered everywhere, Cupid is up a ladder reaching for a pair of stockings, a cat is having its tail pricked to draw blood, a baby is being fed by someone dressed as an eagle (Jupiter), but no doubt in a short time a wonderful play will be produced.  


The Company of Strollers

  William Hogarth

British Artist and Engraver

The Company of Strollers or, Strolling Actresses dressing in a Barn.  

Engraving, published   1738
 
 



The Company of Strollers



Source:  Hogarth's Works published by J. Dicks, 313 The Strand, London.  Circa 1880.  

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