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Hogarth Election / 1Of4(C)
THE ELECTION An election entertainment: a Whig banquet, with Tories demonstrating outside plate 1 of 4 Date: 1755
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Banquet Debauchery Demonstrating Eating Election Feasting Hogarth Tories Whig
10"x10" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 24.2cm (10" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print by the renowned British artist William Hogarth, titled "The Election: An Election Entertainment, A Whig Banquet, with Tories Demonstrating, Plate 1 of 4 (1755)," offers a vivid and intriguing glimpse into the political and social landscape of 18th-century Britain. The image, part of a larger series of four prints, depicts a lively Whig banquet in full swing, with revelers indulging in food, drink, and merriment. The scene is in stark contrast to the tumultuous demonstration taking place outside, where a group of Tories, the political opposition, are protesting against the election results. The Whigs, a liberal political faction, are seen feasting and celebrating their victory, with a grand table laden with an array of delicacies, from roasted meats to fruit and pastries. The guests are in high spirits, with some engaging in boisterous drinking games and others engaged in animated conversation. The atmosphere is one of jubilation and camaraderie, reflecting the importance of community and solidarity in the political process. However, the mood outside is far from celebratory. A crowd of Tories, led by a fiery orator, are gathered outside the banquet hall, protesting the election results and voicing their displeasure. The tension between the two groups is palpable, with the potential for violence lurking in the air. The contrast between the debauchery within the banquet and the demonstrations outside highlights the political polarization and social unrest of the time. This print, with its intricate details and engaging narrative, offers a fascinating window into the political and social dynamics of 18th-century Britain. It provides a glimpse into the lives of the people, their values, and their passions, and serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges of the political process, even in times of great turmoil.
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