Forgive me if already covered but I commend Hogarth’s mural Jesus at the pool of Bethesda, on the staircase to the Great Hall at St Bartholomew’s hospital in West Smithfield. The painting is famous for the depiction of a variety of disease common at the time, said to be drawn from patients at the hospital.
Thanks Doug. Yes, a marvellous work, which I think Hogarth did for free, rather than let it go to anyone else. I've long wanted to write an article about that and the great hall. I think they're both still undergoing restoration works, so I'll wait until that's all finished.
A very intriguing painting. Hogath packed alot in it . I can almost hear who is depicted singing the Beatles song All Together Now and the pregnant woman saying to herI hope husband " My hero".
Very interesting thank you. Im intrigued by the sign hanging next to the Tottenham Court Nursery sign. Clearly Adam and Eve with vines/grapes on the frame. Underneath the text is difficult to read but on a print version on the BM website it clearly says 'Giles Gardiner' - any thoughts of what he was referring to? Surely something knowing Hogarth.
Forgive me if already covered but I commend Hogarth’s mural Jesus at the pool of Bethesda, on the staircase to the Great Hall at St Bartholomew’s hospital in West Smithfield. The painting is famous for the depiction of a variety of disease common at the time, said to be drawn from patients at the hospital.
Thanks Doug. Yes, a marvellous work, which I think Hogarth did for free, rather than let it go to anyone else. I've long wanted to write an article about that and the great hall. I think they're both still undergoing restoration works, so I'll wait until that's all finished.
Your simple idea has worked. I am fascinated with the Georgian period. Hogarth's recording of London life & your narrative are just wonderful.
I like the boy Piper in the bottom lefthand corner.
This is superb! Please carry on with this series
Are you sure you mean Blankety Blank? It’s more reminiscent of Celebrity Squares.
I never saw that show, so to me, it’s reminiscent of the panel on Blankety Blank. But I see what you mean.
A very intriguing painting. Hogath packed alot in it . I can almost hear who is depicted singing the Beatles song All Together Now and the pregnant woman saying to herI hope husband " My hero".
Definitely yes! I thoroughly enjoyed perusing the painting and reading your comments on the goings-on. What fun! More please!
Please continue this series!
What a great idea for an article! I really enjoyed this, thanks.
Last year, I saw this painting at the Foundling Museum. Thanks for the detailed analysis of what's going on in the scene!
That was fun! Exactly the type of tour this armchair historian.
Loved this.
A great piece of detective work Matt. I will now have to revisit the Foundling Hospital.
Have a great holiday!
Excellent article. Well researched.
Very interesting thank you. Im intrigued by the sign hanging next to the Tottenham Court Nursery sign. Clearly Adam and Eve with vines/grapes on the frame. Underneath the text is difficult to read but on a print version on the BM website it clearly says 'Giles Gardiner' - any thoughts of what he was referring to? Surely something knowing Hogarth.
Thanks Maggie. I included it in the text. Giles Gardener owned the Adam and Eve tea gardens on the site.
Really, quite fine. Solid research. Sound interpretation. Thanks
Wonderful work sir!! Fantastic historical insights that bring the past alive and into focus! Thank You!