“The Chorus,” created by William Hogarth, is a lithographic artwork on paper belonging to the Baroque art movement and categorized within the caricature genre. This piece is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a lively and animated choir scene, rich in expressive faces and exaggerated features, characteristic of Hogarth’s satirical style. A group of choir members, varying in age and appearance, are shown zealously singing and holding sheet music. Each member’s exaggerated expressions and physical gestures add a comedic and dynamic sense to the composition. The choir is unified under the seemingly enthusiastic direction of a leader, who stands above them with an elevated hand. The detailed lines and dramatic contrasts in the lithography highlight the idiosyncratic nature of each character, amplifying the humor and critical tone typical of Hogarth’s caricatures.
