Tom Rakewell drunk in a brothel, Progress of a libertine (series title), The Rake's Progress (series title), Text in English in the bottom margin. This scene takes place in the Rose Tavern brothel in Covent Garden. The dark spots on the women's faces suggest that they were suffering from syphilis, as it was common at the time to use make-up to cover up the sores. Tom's watch is stolen by two women. Damaged portraits of Roman emperors hang on the wall., print, print maker: William Hogarth, (mentioned on object), after painting by: William Hogarth, (mentioned on object), after own design

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