Gin Lane 1751

"Gin Lane" (1751) is an engraving by William Hogarth, a prominent English artist known for his moralizing social commentary. The artwork depicts the devastating effects of gin consumption on London's poor during the 18th century. Hogarth's satirical depiction of the social ills of the time is vividly portrayed through the chaotic, disheveled scene, highlighting the poverty, neglect, and moral decay associated with gin drinking. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, remains a powerful and enduring example of Hogarth's social realism.