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William Hogarth (1697 London-1764 London) was one of the first English artists to work independently of the continental tradition. In addition, his development of a non-moralistic social criticism made him a pioneer of modern caricature. He began learning silversmithing in 1712, and around 1720 was active as a copper engraver. Eight years later, he turned to painting, and studied under the court painter James Thornhill, among others. Hogarth's style reveals certain French and Italian Baroque influence, and in the 1740s he also picked up inspiration from the french rococo. He achieved fame particularly through his moralizing paintings of manner, and through the engravings he made based on his own paintings. He also exerted a great influence and gained much respect with his antiacademic tract, The analysis of Beauty, published in 1753. Significant works of his include the Rake's Progress, c. 1733, Sir John Sloane's Museum, London; Marriage a la Mode, c. 1743, The National Gallery, London; and Hogarth's Servanthood, 1760, The Tate Gallery, London.