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'France', 1756. Artist: William Hogarth

'France', 1756. Artist: William Hogarth

1-237-227 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'France', 1756; a scene outside the Duke of Cumberland inn, in England. To the left a grenadier is painting a caricature of the King of France to the amusement of his companions, whilst in front of them a fifer, sitting on the ground, plays 'Godsave great George our king'. To the right a recruiting sergeant measures a youth wishing to enlist. Third and final state of plate. One of two plates.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. William Hogarth, attributed to: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
After
  1. William Hogarth: British; English: Artist, painter, engraver
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire
Category Hierarchy

Artistic Representations Satires

Artistic Representations Caricatures

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4508x3869
File Size : 51,099kb

Aliases

  1. 25120
  1. 0220000139
  1. 1-237-227
  1. 1237227
  1. 139
  1. 25120
  1. A3
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