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A distracted scullion pours a cask of brandy onto a half-barrel of filthy slops
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A distracted scullion pours a cask of brandy onto a half-barrel of filthy slops
1152912 A distracted scullion pours a cask of brandy onto a half-barrel of filthy slops, detail from An Election, Scene I, An Election Entertainment, 1744-45 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; (add.info.: Election I from the Humours of an Election series. A tavern dinner organised by Whig candidates, while the Tories protest against the adoption of the Gregorian calendar outside.); eSir John Soanes Museum; English, out of copyright
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Barrel Brandy Naughty Pouring Slops
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In this print, we witness a chaotic scene unfolding within the walls of a bustling tavern. The focal point of the image is a young and mischievous scullion, clearly distracted from his duties as he pours an entire cask of brandy onto a half-barrel filled with filthy slops. This detail is taken from William Hogarth's masterpiece "An Election, Scene I, An Election Entertainment" painted between 1744-45. The painting itself belongs to the Humours of an Election series and captures the essence of political turmoil during that era. As Whig candidates organize a lavish dinner inside the tavern, their Tory counterparts protest outside against the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. Amidst this chaos, our attention is drawn to this naughty boy who adds another layer of disorder by wasting precious alcohol. Hogarth's meticulous brushwork brings life to every element in this composition - from the intricate details on barrels and slops to capturing expressions on various characters' faces. Through his artistry, he manages to convey not only political satire but also human folly and vulnerability. This particular print serves as both historical documentation and artistic commentary on societal norms and values prevalent at that time. It invites us to reflect upon how distractions can lead even those entrusted with important tasks astray while reminding us that mischief knows no boundaries – be it in politics or everyday life.
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