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HOGARTH: THE TIMES
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HOGARTH: THE TIMES
THE TIMES 1 of 2 a satire on political rivalry between the Pitt and Temple factions Date: 1762
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1762 Factions Globe Hogarth Ladder Merchants Pitt Rivalry Satire Times Fireman Signboards
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Hogarth's masterful satire, "The Times" or "The Election Entertainment: A Political Print" (1762), offers a vivid and humorous commentary on the intense political rivalry between the Pitt and Temple factions in 18th-century Britain. This striking print, from the Mary Evans collection, captures the chaotic energy of a city in the throes of an election, with its intricate and detailed scenes of urban life. At the center of the composition, a ladder reaches up to a globe, symbolizing the power and influence that political affiliations could bring. A fireman, dressed in full regalia, climbs the ladder, representing the desperate efforts made by both factions to gain the upper hand. The Pitt faction, represented by the red rosette, is shown on the left, while the Temple faction, symbolized by the blue rosette, is on the right. The print is filled with intriguing details that reflect the social and cultural fabric of the time. Signboards advertise various goods and services, from apothecaries to tailors, while merchants hawk their wares in the bustling streets. The print also showcases the diverse population of the city, with figures of all ages, genders, and social classes depicted in various stages of engagement with the political process. The satire in "The Times" lies in the exaggerated and comical portrayal of the political factions, with each side depicted in a ridiculous and caricatured manner. The print serves as a reminder of the intense political divisions that marked 18th-century Britain, and the ways in which art was used to comment on and critique the social and political landscape of the time.
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