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A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
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A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
2966806 A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Byng (1764 - 1847); Charles James Fox (1749 - 1806); William Mainwaring (1735 - 182); ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23261034
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Appealing Convention Cravat Gathering Gentry Gesticulating Hackney Hanoverian Hustings Males Orator Petition Platform Political Satire Queue Raised Arm Rhetoric Speaking Speech Tail Coat Thin Clenched Fist
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "A Hackney Meeting" captures a vibrant and animated scene from the late 18th century. The print showcases a gathering of influential figures in English politics, including George Byng, Charles James Fox, and William Mainwaring. The image depicts a bustling crowd gathered around a platform where an assertive statesman stands, addressing the audience with great passion and rhetoric. Each individual in the crowd is meticulously portrayed, showcasing their unique attire and expressions. The atmosphere is filled with energy as men queue up to listen attentively to the politician's speech. The artist skillfully portrays the diverse range of emotions among the attendees - some appear captivated by his words while others raise their arms or clench their fists in agreement. Political satire is evident throughout this caricature-like illustration; exaggerated features such as wigs and cravats add humor to the scene. Despite its satirical nature, this engraving also highlights important aspects of Georgian society - from elegant gentry members to thin Hanoverian gentlemen. "A Hackney Meeting" serves as both historical documentation and artistic commentary on political conventions of that era. This print provides us with insight into public gatherings during this time period while offering an amusing glimpse into the world of Georgian politics through clever visual storytelling.
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