Hogarth's Grave

St. Nicholas' Churchyard, Chiswick Mall, W4

William Hogarth died aged 67 in 1764.    His life and achievements were summed up in the following eulogy, written by his close friend, the actor David Garrick.  It is inscribed on the front of the artist's monumental tomb.

Farewell great Painter of Mankind

Who reach'd the noblest point of Art,

Whose pictur'd Morals charm the Mind

And through the Eye correct the Heart.

If Genius fire thee, Reader, stay,

If Nature touch thee, drop a Tear:

If neither move thee, turn away,

For Hogarth's honour'd dust lies here.

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