Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar (Plate 11: Illustrations to Samuel Butler's Hudibras) 1725 - 1730

"Burning the Rumps at Temple Bar" is an etching by English artist William Hogarth from 1725-1730, which satirizes the political climate of England during the era. The piece was designed as an illustration for Samuel Butler's satirical poem, *Hudibras*. The etching features a chaotic scene, depicting a mock execution and burning of effigies at Temple Bar, a location in London known for its public executions. Hogarth's use of caricature and exaggerated details effectively criticizes the political corruption and social upheaval of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this piece.