The House of Commons examining Bambridge
1729 William Hogarth print depicting a parliamentary inquiry into prison abuses
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The House of Commons Examining Bambridge is an oil painting by William Hogarth from 1729, depicting a House of Commons committee's investigation of Thomas Bambridge, the warden of the Fleet Prison, over allegations of cruelty and corruption toward debtor inmates.[1] The work reflects Hogarth's early interest in depicting real contemporary events and institutions rather than only satirical or decorative subjects.
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- ↑ "William Hogarth."CartoonWiki.Retrieved 2026-10-02.