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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
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of art with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating print, titled "The Election: Humours of an Election, Entertainment after 1752," is an iconic masterpiece by the renowned English painter William Hogarth. Witness the lively and intriguing scene of an election campaign unfolding, as depicted in Hogarth's inimitable style. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original artwork, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the timeless beauty of this classic artwork into your home or office and add a touch of history and culture to your space.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 48.4cm (20" x 19.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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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