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An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
SJS22527 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; (add.info.: Plate I of four in Humours of an Election series
Tavern dinner (Oxford?) organised by Whig candidates to gather support from assembly of drunken citizens, their agent hit by a brick through the window by one of the Tory crowd demonstrating outside against Whig reform of the Marriage Act, Jewish naturalisation and calendar revision ( Give us our Eleven Days )); eSir John Soanes Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22811080
© Sir John Soane's Museum / Bridgeman Images
Antisemitism Assault Banquet Barber Surgeon Brick Candidate Canvassing Chaos Corruption Demonstrating Demonstration Double Bass Drunken Drunkenness Elections English Politics Feast Knocked Out Oxfordshire Oysters Parliament Parliamentarian Protest Protesting Reform Rioting Riots Rowdy Sordid Supporters Tavern Throwing Tory Violin Whig Whigs Gregorian Calendar
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the vibrant colors and intricate details of An Election Entertainment, a masterpiece by William Hogarth from our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This iconic oil on canvas painting from 1755 captures the lively atmosphere of an election campaign, filled with humor, drama, and political intrigue. Bring the rich history and timeless beauty of this classic artwork into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade fine art prints. Each print is meticulously reproduced to preserve the original's authenticity and brilliance, ensuring a stunning addition to any decor. Order yours today and relish the captivating storytelling of one of England's most renowned artists.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.2cm x 42cm (20.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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 oil painting by William Hogarth, titled "An Election Entertainment" captures a chaotic scene set in the year 1755. The artwork, part of Hogarth's Humours of an Election series, depicts a tavern dinner organized by Whig candidates in their bid to gather support from the rowdy and drunken citizens. As tensions rise outside between the Whigs and Tories protesting against various reforms proposed by the former, chaos ensues within. The composition is filled with satirical caricatures of politicians and supporters engaging in riotous behavior. A female musician plays her violin amidst overturned kegs and plates of oysters while a double bass player tries to maintain some semblance of order. In the midst of this sordid banquet hall, a brick crashes through the window, knocking out one of the Whig agents who had been canvassing for support. Hogarth's painting humorously highlights themes such as corruption, political protest, and antisemitism prevalent during English elections at that time. It also references specific issues like reforming marriage laws, Jewish naturalization rights, and calendar revision debates. With its detailed portrayal of Georgian society's raucous political climate and biting satire aimed at both parties involved in English politics - Whigs and Tories - "An Election Entertainment" remains an enduring commentary on power struggles within parliamentarian systems. This masterpiece offers viewers a glimpse into 18th-century England's tumultuous election process while showcasing Hogarth's exceptional talent for capturing human folly through his artistry.
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