William Hogarth Best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings, William Hogarth was the first great English-born artist to attract admiration abroad. Hogarth made his reputation with works such as Thethis South Sea Scheme (1721) and The Lottery (1721). A decade later, he had become hugely successful on the back of works such as A Harlot's Progress (1732) and the morality series A Rake's Progress (1734). Francis Bacon The English artist Francis Bacon is best known for his post-World War II paintings, in which he represented the human face and figure in an expressive, often grotesque style. David Hockney Known for his photo collages and paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools, David Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century.
