Hogarth's House to Re-open This Week

Artist's possessions back in house after 200 years

As final preparations are made for next week's reopening of Hogarth's House, a number of personal items have been returned to the House after an absence of over 200 years. These include a little portable chest in which Hogarth kept his colours, his palette, his punchbowl, and a mourning ring commemorating his wife Jane.

The items, which were flown in from Aberdeen on Thursday, formed part of a private collection gathered by a Scottish granite merchant with the surname Hogarth. He purchased a number of items at auction over the years, believing himself to be a relative of the famous artist and philanthropist. There was no connection found between the two Hogarth's and the items were donated to an Aberdeen museum.

Hogarth's snuff box: Aberdeen Art Gallery Museums and Collections

They now form part of the collection which can be viewed by the public when the house reopens after its renovation, on Tuesday, November 8th, from 12 noon-5 p.m. It will then be open on Tuesdays to Sundays. Admission free.

Hogarth's cabinet: Aberdeen Art Gallery Museums and Collections

For opening hours and further information: www.hounslow.info/arts/hogarthshouse or ring 020 8994 6757.

November 8, 2011