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The Lottery by William Hogarth 1721
3788046 The Lottery by William Hogarth 1721 by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: The Lottery by William Hogarth. Criticism of the government by Hogarth for raising money by lottery. The curtains create stage effect with allegorical figures of virtue and vice performing. WH: English painter, printmaker, satirist, social critic, and cartoonist -10 November 1697 - 26 October 1764
WH 1810 vol II LL); Lebrecht History
Media ID 32181102
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
Classical Period Eighteenth Engravings Gambling Hogarth Hogarth William 1697 1764 Lottery Tint Tinted William Hogarth 18th Centuries Caricatures Social History
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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The Lottery by William Hogarth 1721 - A Satirical Masterpiece
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. In this print, titled "The Lottery" the renowned English artist William Hogarth takes aim at the government's controversial practice of raising funds through lotteries in the 18th century. With his sharp wit and keen eye for social commentary, Hogarth presents a scathing critique of this system. The composition is meticulously crafted to create a stage-like effect, with allegorical figures of virtue and vice taking center stage. Through their performances, Hogarth highlights the moral decay and corruption that he believed were inherent in such financial schemes. The use of curtains adds an element of theatricality to the scene, emphasizing the artificiality and deceitfulness behind these lotteries. As viewers gaze upon this print, they are invited to reflect on the larger implications of a society that resorts to gambling as a means of generating revenue. William Hogarth was not only an accomplished painter but also a satirist, social critic, and cartoonist. His works often tackled pressing issues of his time with biting humor and incisive observations. "The Lottery" stands as one such example—a powerful visual statement that continues to resonate centuries later. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Hogarth's genius up close—his meticulous attention to detail, his skillful use of symbolism—and invites us into a world where art becomes both mirror and weapon against societal injustices.
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