Second stage of cruelty 1751

"Second Stage of Cruelty," created by William Hogarth in 1751, is a powerful satire that exposes the brutality of 18th century London. The engraving depicts a scene of animal cruelty, with a horse being whipped and a lamb being slaughtered. Hogarth's work is a vivid critique of the callous disregard for animal welfare in a city where the pursuit of profit often outweighed compassion. This print is part of a series of six, "The Four Stages of Cruelty," designed to raise awareness and promote ethical treatment of animals.