The Committee (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 10) 1725 - 1768

"The Committee" is an engraving by British artist William Hogarth, created as part of a series of twelve illustrations for Samuel Butler's satirical poem "Hudibras." The engraving depicts a meeting of a committee, and Hogarth's characteristic use of satire and caricature is evident in the exaggerated features and expressions of the figures. The scene is set in a room with a table in the center and men seated around it, engaging in conversation and gesturing. The engraving is a commentary on the political and social satire of the time, and it continues to be relevant to viewers today.