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Poster Print : The Gate of Calais. Etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)
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The Gate of Calais. Etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)
William Hogarth (1697-1764). British artist, engraver, illustrator and satirical painter. The Gate of Calais. Etching by Hogarth. Engraving. The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored
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1888 Beef Calais Engraver Etching Friar Hogarth Hungry Iberian Iberica Illustrator Ilustracion Painter Satirical Tavern Transported Undernourished
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning and intricately detailed poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic etching "The Gate of Calais" by the renowned British artist, William Hogarth. This exquisite work of art, originally created in 1748, showcases Hogarth's mastery of the etching technique, resulting in rich textures and vibrant colors. The intriguing scene depicts the Gate of Calais, a fortified entrance to the city, with a bustling crowd of people and merchants gathered outside. This captivating poster print is a must-have for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their home or office decor. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 56cm x 42cm (22" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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an etching by the renowned British artist, engraver, and satirical painter, William Hogarth (1697-1764), captures the bustling activity of a European harbor scene in this intricately detailed work. The image, created in the 18th century and published by The Iberian Illustration in 1888, portrays a diverse group of people gathered around the gate of Calais, a city located in northern France on the English Channel. At the center of the composition, a group of undernourished English soldiers, hungrily eyeing a large piece of beef being transported through the gate, stand in stark contrast to the well-fed Friar and French soldiers on the other side. The beef, which is being carried on the back of a cart, is an enticing sight for the English soldiers, who have been "transported" from their homeland and are longing for a taste of familiar food. The scene is filled with a sense of energy and movement, as people and goods pass through the gate, and the hustle and bustle of the port is reflected in the busy street scene beyond. The etching is further enhanced by the use of color, which adds depth and texture to the image, bringing the people and buildings to life. Hogarth's satirical touch is evident in the expression of the Friar, who seems to relish the sight of the hungry English soldiers and the opportunity to sell them his wares. The artist's keen observational skills and ability to capture the nuances of human behavior make "The Gate of Calais" a fascinating glimpse into the past and a testament to Hogarth's artistic genius.
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