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St Georges Gate, Canterbury (pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour)
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St Georges Gate, Canterbury (pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour)
651882 St Georges Gate, Canterbury (pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 32.2x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Georges Gate, Canterbury. Recruiting officer and men; woman stopping man from joining up; crowd of people for market); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22795898
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
072012upload British Art On Paper Canterbury Kent Kentish Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Paul Sandby Peasants Pencil Pencil Drawing Recruit Recruiting Recruitment Sandby Shepherd Artist British British Artist
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This print showcases Paul Sandby's exquisite artwork titled "St Georges Gate, Canterbury". The piece, created with pencil, pen, grey ink, and watercolour, measures 32.2x50.8 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The scene depicted in the drawing transports us back to late eighteenth-century Canterbury. St. Georges Gate stands tall as a gathering point for soldiers and locals alike. A recruiting officer passionately addresses a group of men while a determined woman intervenes, attempting to dissuade one from joining up. The composition captures the bustling atmosphere of market day as crowds of people fill the streets surrounding the gate. Peasants go about their daily activities amidst this lively backdrop. Sandby's attention to detail shines through his meticulous rendering of architectural elements and figures' expressions. The fine art piece beautifully encapsulates an era when recruitment was prevalent and society grappled with its consequences. With its delicate lines and subtle use of color, this pencil drawing evokes a sense of nostalgia for an age long past. It serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece that transports viewers into another time. This photograph print by Bridgeman Images offers us a glimpse into British history through the lens of Paul Sandby's talent—an invaluable addition to any art enthusiast's collection or admirer of British culture.
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