Innocence betrayed, or the journey to London, plate I of The Harlot's Progress Sulman The Black Lion Inn

The Black Lion Inn

with coaches and figures in Guildhall Yard

Interior view of the Hall of Commerce

A dog watches something intently in the bottom right corner

with fishing vessels grounded on the shore and figures

Innocence betrayed, or the journey to London, plate I of The Harlot's Progress Sulman The Black Lion Inn'Innocence betrayed, or the journey to London', plate I of The Harlot's Progress, 1732; shows Mary Hackabout arriving at the Bell Inn, Wood Street, London. She is greeted by Mother Needham, a notorious procuress. (The real Mother Needham had recently died, pelted to death in the pillory, and Hogarth had to substitute Mother Bentley, another famous procuress). Col Francis Charteris, gambler, seducer and rapist stands in the doorway. Fourth and final