William Hogarth created a series of paintings, engraving and etchings that mocked the wealth and pretense he saw in the English upper classes. Which word best describes this type of artwork?

William Hogarth was described as a satirical artist with caricature kind of paintings. He inspired, in what we know today, the development of "Cartoons" to different artists. During the 18th century, his artwork was a heavy influence to other people, bringing in real social values and issues within his work.