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The Election by William Hogarth
1. Humours of an election, entertainment Date: AFTER 1752
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1755 Banquet Campaign Campaigning Candidates Conservative Conservatives Debauchery Demonstrate Differences Election Elections Give Hogarth Politicians Supporters Tories Tory Whig Whigs
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introduce a touch of historical charm to your space with Media Storehouse's collection of poster prints featuring "The Election" by William Hogarth from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic work of art, created after 1752, captures the lively and often raucous atmosphere of an 18th-century British election. Each print is meticulously reproduced to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of Hogarth's masterpiece. Add character and conversation-starting appeal to your home or office with this captivating piece of art history.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 44.1cm x 42cm (17.4" 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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William Hogarth's iconic print, "The Election," captures the lively and often raucous atmosphere of political campaigning in 18th-century Britain. Dated after 1752, this entertaining scene depicts the intense rivalry between Whig and Tory candidates and their supporters during an election. At the center of the composition, a Whig candidate, dressed in blue and seated at a table, gives a banquet to his supporters. Surrounding him, Whig supporters raise their glasses in a toast, their faces filled with jubilation and excitement. In contrast, outside the window, Tory supporters, dressed in red, demonstrate their disapproval with boisterous behavior. They drink heavily, engage in debauchery, and even throw objects at the Whig supporters inside. The political differences between the two parties are on full display. The Whigs, represented by the candidate's elegant and refined interior, are depicted as the party of progress and modernity. The Tories, on the other hand, are portrayed as the party of tradition and conservatism, with their rough and disorderly behavior. Despite the chaos, the election process continues, with voters lining up to cast their ballots. The candidates and their supporters, driven by their strong party loyalties, remain focused on securing victory. The print offers a fascinating glimpse into the passionate and sometimes contentious nature of political campaigning during this period in British history. William Hogarth's "The Election" is a captivating and humorous representation of the political landscape of 18th-century Britain, providing a unique insight into the passions, behaviors, and beliefs of the time.
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