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John Wilkes, English politician, 1762-1763 (1895)
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John Wilkes, English politician, 1762-1763 (1895)
John Wilkes, English politician, 1762-1763 (1895). Study for a cartoon Hogarth produced in 1763. Wilkes is wearing a wig that Hogarth has fashioned into two horns. He holds a cap (entitled liberty in the final cartoon) that Hogarth has positioned to make it look like a halo. On the table are copies of his newspaper The North Briton. In 1762 Hogarth had published a satire, The Times, that, for Hogarth, was unusually anti-war. It angered many politicians, including John Wilkes. Therefore Wilkes attacked Hogarth in The North Briton, by depicting him as an old fool. In response Hogarth produced this engraving. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1895
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This print captures a momentous clash between two influential figures of 18th-century England. Depicting John Wilkes, the renowned English politician of 1762-1763, and William Hogarth, the esteemed artist and satirist, this study for a cartoon by Hogarth in 1763 showcases their bitter rivalry. In this intriguing image, Wilkes is portrayed wearing an elaborate wig cleverly fashioned into two horns by Hogarth. Holding a cap titled "liberty" strategically positioned to resemble a halo above his head, Wilkes exudes an air of defiance and rebellion. The table before him proudly displays copies of his newspaper, The North Briton, symbolizing his commitment to free expression and political dissent. The genesis of this engraving lies in the contentious relationship between these two men. In response to Hogarth's anti-war satire titled The Times published in 1762, which drew ire from politicians including Wilkes himself, he retaliated by caricaturing Hogarth as an old fool within the pages of The North Briton. Hogarth's artistic retaliation came in the form of this powerful portrait that brilliantly exposes both men's personalities through visual symbolism. This monochrome depiction not only highlights their contrasting ideologies but also serves as a testament to their enduring impact on British politics and society during the tumultuous era marked by war and political unrest. Preserved with great care since its creation in 1895 as part of The Magazine of Art collection by Cassell & Company Limited London Paris Melbourne; this remarkable print continues to captivate viewers with its historical significance and artistic brilliance.
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