A Rake's Progress; plate II of VIII city of birmingham symphony orchestra A man in military uniform

A man in military uniform holds up his baby as he listens

Ground floor shows a crowded room

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

Two riders prepare to ford the brook

View of Baumes House

A Rake's Progress; plate II of VIII city of birmingham symphony orchestra A man in military uniform'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.