Visual analysis

The Painter and His Pug

by William Hogarth

What is The Painter and His Pug? The Painter and His Pug is a masterpiece created in 1745 by William Hogarth. This Oil on canvas is currently housed at the Tate Britain. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

Detailed view of The Painter and His Pug by William Hogarth at Tate Britain

About the Artwork

A self-portrait by William Hogarth featuring himself and his pug, Trump. The composition includes books by famous authors (such as Shakespeare, Swift, and Milton) and an oval canvas displaying the 'Line of Beauty and Grace', symbolizing the artist's theories on harmony. Hogarth is depicted in informal attire.

Same period

From the same era · circa 1745

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