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Watching Cockfight
A crowd of men watching a cockfighting contest in the Cock-Pit Royal, circa 1735. Original Artwork: By William Hogarth. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
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Media ID 10371892
Anticipation British Culture Competition Crowd Emotional Stress Leisure Activity Recreational Pursuit Spectator Sport Watching William Hogarth 1755 Cock Fighting Format
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience the thrilling atmosphere of a 18th-century cockfight with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating piece, titled "Watching Cockfight" by William Hogarth, depicts a lively crowd gathered around the Cock-Pit Royal, fully engrossed in the intense contest between two roosters. Bring the rich history and intrigue of this iconic artwork into your home or office with our high-quality poster print, perfect for adding character and conversation starters to any space."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1735, immersing ourselves in a moment of British culture and history. The scene unfolds at the Cock-Pit Royal, where a crowd of men eagerly gathers to witness a thrilling cockfighting contest. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as spectators anxiously await the start of the competition. Their faces reflect a mix of excitement and emotional stress, fully engrossed in this recreational pursuit that was popular during that era. William Hogarth's original artwork beautifully captures this snapshot from an intriguing period. The composition of the photograph draws our attention to the vast landscape surrounding the venue, emphasizing both its historical significance and oddities specific to British culture at that time. The horizontal format allows us to take in every detail - from the intricate design of the cockfighting arena itself to each spectator's unique expression. As we delve into this image, it serves as a reminder not only of leisure activities enjoyed centuries ago but also highlights how sports have evolved over time. This particular sport may be controversial today, but it offers valuable insight into pastimes cherished by our ancestors. This remarkable piece by Rischgitz transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand an age-old tradition through artistry and photography combined.
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