The Chiswick studio of William Hogarth (1697–1764)

The Chiswick studio of William Hogarth (1697–1764)

The Chiswick studio of William Hogarth (1697-1764) is discussed. Above the stable and coach-house at the bottom of his Chiswick garden, Hogarth set up his studio. This would have been a quiet haven in which to work, given that his household included one of his sisters, his wife, her mother, her cous...

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Published in:The British art journal 2018-10, Vol.19 (2), p.60-63
Main Author: Bott, Val
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
18th century
Archaeology
Artists studios
British culture
Design and construction
Family
Foster children
History
Hogarth, William
Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Homes and haunts
Households
Painters
Painters (Artists)
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Summary:The Chiswick studio of William Hogarth (1697-1764) is discussed. Above the stable and coach-house at the bottom of his Chiswick garden, Hogarth set up his studio. This would have been a quiet haven in which to work, given that his household included one of his sisters, his wife, her mother, her cousin and a family friend, as well as servants and, from time to time, foster children from the Foundling Hospital. Images and maps show how it looked; surviving gateways and traces of the walls at the west end of the garden confirm the location. Archaeological investigations were undertaken as part of The Mulberry Garden project in 2016.
ISSN:1467-2006