A Rake's Progress; plate V of VIII mb-code 1237457 View east along Holborn

View east along Holborn

Hampton Court scenery can be seen in the background

' A bird cage seller trying to sell his wares to a customer

'Green and Young Hastings'

Panoramic view of Westminster and the City of London looking across the River Thames from Southwark

A Rake's Progress; plate V of VIII mb-code 1237457 View east along Holborn'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate V of VIII. Tom Rakewell marries an old but rich woman, in order to retrieve his fortune. Meanwhile, in the background, Sarah Young with her mother and baby attempt to enter the church, whilst a couple of dogs in the foreground mimic the bride and groom. Plate V in a set of eight plates.