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Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub. 1812 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub. 1812 (hand-coloured engraving)
STC451143 Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub. 1812 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Albemarle Bertie; ); The Stapleton Collection
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Betting Cock Fight Cock Fighting Cruelty To Animals Fanatical Fowl Gambling Taunting Cocking
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The captivating print titled "Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759" takes us back to a bygone era of Georgian England, where the fanatical sport of cock fighting reigned supreme. Created by the celebrated artist William Hogarth and beautifully re-engraved by Thomas Cook in 1812, this hand-coloured engraving offers a glimpse into a controversial pastime that both fascinated and repulsed society. In this illustration, we witness a raucous crowd gathered around an arena as two majestic roosters confront each other in a battle for dominance. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and anticipation as spectators engage in lively betting and gambling on their favored fowl. However, beneath the surface lies the dark underbelly of this cruel sport, highlighting mankind's capacity for cruelty towards animals. Hogarth's masterful caricature captures not only the intensity of the fight but also reveals societal attitudes towards conflict during the eighteenth century. Lord Albemarle Bertie stands prominently among the onlookers, symbolizing aristocratic indulgence in such blood sports. This engrossing print serves as both historical documentation and social commentary on an era when animal welfare was disregarded for entertainment purposes. It prompts reflection on our own treatment of creatures today while reminding us that even art can shed light on uncomfortable truths from our past.
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