The Shrimp Girl
William Hogarth · 1743
Why it's great
A smiling young street seller, with a basket of shrimp on her head, looks out, painted in quick, lively strokes. Hogarth was a master of capturing real life. The portrait is so spontaneous that it looks almost modern. It's one of the most charming portraits of the 1700s.
Where to see it
📍 National GalleryLondon, United Kingdom
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William Hogarth was born in London and became one of Britain's best-known painters and engravers. He made funny, sharp pictures about the follies of society, often in sets of prints that tell a story. He also championed the rights of artists. He died in London in 1764.
