DESCRIPTION
This vintage engraving depicts the scene of an English late night drinking party in the early 1700s. It is the creation of William Hogarth (1697 - 1764), the brilliant English cartoonist. He had a great sense of humor, as seen in the characters here. It was engraved by T. Cook after the painting by Hogarth. Published in an 1810 collection of works by Hogarth, it is now in the public domain. Digital restoration by Steve Wynn Photography.