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William Hogarth: Election Series. 4 etchings #867520

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William Hogarth: Election Series. 4 etchings  #867520
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Oxfordshire election of 1754 by William Hogarth (1697 - 1764)
The series consists of four scenes. Hogarth provided a picture of the political situation in 18th century Britain.
The Oxfordshire seats had been held uncontested by the party of 'Old Interest' (the Tories) since 1710. When the Whigs, the party of 'New Interest', decided to contest the seats, it gave the electors the chance to exercise their rights as citizens for the first time since in over forty years and initiated a campaign that became notorious for the unprecedented levels of corruption and bribery.
Hogarth's scene forms part of a rich tradition of caricature of popular politics in the eighteenth century. Its animation and complexity makes it one of the artist's most accomplished works.

1. An Election Entertainment. February 1755. Engraved by W. Hogarth.
2. Canvassing for Votes. February 1757. Engraved by C. Grignion.
3. The Polling. February 1758. Engraved by W. Hogarth and F. Aviline.
4. Chairing the Members. January 1758. Engraved by W. Hogarth and F. Aviline.
Framed 25½ X 30½ Lot includes a book: Hogarth by David Bindman (1985, 216pp.)
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<tr><td>Condition:excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1758</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:England</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:W. Hogarth</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:25.5</td></tr>

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<tr><td>Title:William Hogarth: Election Series. 4 etchings </td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York, NY USA</td></tr>
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