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Hogarth's House
Hogarth Lane, 100 yards west of the Hogarth Roundabout on the A4, Chiswick, London W4 2QN

Hogarths HouseThis late-17th century house was the country home of the William Hogarth, who lived from 1697-1764.  The painter, engraver, satirist and social reformer moved to Chiswick from Leicester Fields, which was later Leicester Square, in 1749 and remained here until his death. 

Hogarth called the house, 'a little country box by the Thames' , but today heavy traffic goes along the Great West Road on its way to and from Heathrow Airport. 

The satirist is immortalised in the notoriously busy Hogarth Roundabout, just yards from the house.  Despite this environment, neglect and bombing during World War II, the house has survived and is now a small museum and gallery.   

The museum describes Hogarth's life and work and his range of interests.  Exhibits include engravings, drawings and other mementos in an otherwise empty house.  The collection of prints and engraved copies includes examples of the moralistic, cartoon-like paintings that made Hogarth's name.  Cartoons such as include the 'Rake's Progress', 'Marriage a la Mode' and 'An Election Entertainment'.  The original 'Rake's Progress' is in the Sir John Soane's Museum, Lincoln's Inn Fields. 

Hogarth's House is surrounded by a small, restored garden. The artist's grave is nearby, in the grounds of Chiswick Church, close to the Thames.   

Admission free

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Open:Apr-Oct: Tue-Fri 13:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-18:00,  Nov-Mar: 13:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-17:00, closed Mon, except Bank Holidays, Good Friday, Christmas and all Jan. Tel: 020 8994 6757

 
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