The second plate from William Hogarth’s set of four Times of Day, published in 1738 and derived from paintings made by Hogarth in 1736-7. Each of the four scenes depicts a different area of London. ‘Noon’ shown here shows elegantly dressed French Huguenots leaving the French Chapel in Hog Lane, Soho. Wikimedia Commons
- How are the Huguenots presented (shown on the right) in this image by William Hogarth?
- How are the figures on the left presented?
- Who do you think Hogarth is depicting in contrast to the Huguenots?
- What is Hogarth suggesting about the difference between French and English culture?
- What does the image suggest about the Huguenots who settled in this part of London?