Ticket for Fielding's The Mock Doctor 1732

William Hogarth's *Ticket for Fielding's The Mock Doctor* (1732), now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an engraved ticket for a theatrical performance. The design is a simple interior scene that showcases the central characters of the comedy. The central composition features a man and a woman in conversation, and the image is framed by ornamental borders at the top and sides. Hogarth's keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of a scene are evident, as he subtly conveys the humor of the play. The engraving also includes the title of the play, "The Mock Doctor", and the date of the performance. The engraved ticket for Fielding's "The Mock Doctor" is a captivating piece of work that showcases the talents of William Hogarth and the art of 18th-century theater.