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Artist : |
Hogarth, William
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Title : |
The March of Finchley
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Execution Date : |
circa 1750
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Geographical Origin : |
England
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Cultural Group : |
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Style / Period : |
DA Early Georgian 1714-1760
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Medium / Material : |
ink on paper
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Object Type : |
Engraving
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Visual Description :
This work depicts the juxtaposition of a soldier's life and the peasants on the then outskirts of London. It is a typical Hogarth in the wealth of personalities portrayed. the capable rendering of figures, architecture, and landscape are all typical of Hogarth's work. The scene is set on a village street, the foreground and middle ground crowded with people from all walks of life.
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Accession # : |
U006.36.4
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Height (cm) : |
22.00
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Width (cm) : |
28.00
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Depth (cm) : |
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Mandatory Credit : |
Donation by Elizabeth Silvester
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