A Rake's Progress; plate II of VIII city of birmingham symphony orchestra the harlot is now dying

the harlot is now dying from venereal disease and has been transferred to the sick room (of Bridewell Prison)

His plumed helmet sits on the ground at his side and the royal standard is behind him

There are decorated barges covering this section of the River Thames

Two riders prepare to ford the brook

bottom shows exhibits from Persia

A Rake's Progress; plate II of VIII city of birmingham symphony orchestra the harlot is now dying'A Rake's Progress', 1735; plate II of VIII. Tom Rakewell is at his morning levee, attended by hangers on of various professions. At the rake's feet is a jockey holding a race cup and to the left are a dancing master and a garden designer holding a plan, identified as Charles Bridgeman. The composer seated at the piano represents George Frederic Handel.