Artwork preview

The Laughing Audience

William Hogarth

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts various people in a detailed engraving style. In the upper portion, there are two women on the left and a man wearing a coat and spectacles engaged in conversation, and another playful couple to their right. In the lower half, several men are shown standing or seated with varied expressions. The background includes textured wall details and paneling, indicating a social setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1733
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3406 × 3736 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original