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The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; (add.info.: Plate II of four in Humours of an Election series;
Tory and Whig agents offer bribes outside Tory tavern Royal Oak, a Jewish peddler offers jewels and ribbons to the wives. Whig inn The Crown serves as a tax office- a rioting mob pulling down the sign. British lion pub seat suggests declining international fortunes presided over by a corrupt political establishment.); eSir John Soanes Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23661562
© Sir John Soane's Museum / Bridgeman Images
Antisemitism Balcony Bribe Bribery Candidate Canvassing Coercion Corrupt Corruption Counting Money Demonstrating Elections English Politics Excise Office Firing Gluttony Henry Fielding Parliament Parliamentarian Political Satire Protest Protesting Reform Riot Sign Supporters Tavern Tory Uproar Wealthy Whig Whigs Satiric
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The Election II - Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55
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is a captivating oil painting by William Hogarth that offers a satirical commentary on the corrupt and chaotic nature of English politics in the 18th century. This print captures a bustling street scene filled with vivid characters and symbolic imagery. In this humorous depiction, Tory and Whig agents can be seen vying for votes outside the Royal Oak tavern. Bribery is rampant as both sides offer enticing gifts to sway potential supporters. A Jewish peddler adds an element of diversity to the scene, offering jewels and ribbons to eager wives. The Whig inn, known as The Crown, serves as a tax office where chaos ensues as rioters pull down its sign. Meanwhile, at the British Lion pub seat, we see hints of Britain's declining international fortunes under a corrupt political establishment. Hogarth's keen eye for detail showcases various elements such as firing smoking pipes, gluttony in counting money, uproar among protesters, and even subtle antisemitism through the inclusion of the Jewish peddler. This painting brilliantly captures not only the absurdity but also the underlying tensions within English politics during this period. It serves as a biting critique of politicians' greed and corruption while highlighting societal issues such as coercion and bribery. "The Election II: Canvassing for Votes" remains an important piece of political satire that continues to resonate today with its timeless themes of power struggles and questionable ethics in democratic processes.
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