The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn 1747

"The Idle Prentice Executed at Tyburn" is an etching and engraving by William Hogarth from 1747. This print is part of Hogarth's series "Industry and Idleness," depicting the consequences of sloth and vice in 18th-century London. The scene shows the execution of a young man who was condemned to death for his idleness and criminal activity, with a large crowd gathered to witness the event. The print highlights the social commentary on poverty, crime, and the justice system during Hogarth's era, making it a significant piece of social history.