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Canvassing for Votes

Charles Grignion after William Hogarth

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a bustling street scene during an election period. The image depicts a crowded outdoor setting where various activities are occurring. There are buildings with balconies and a tree provides shade in the central part of the composition. The painting captures a moment of lively interaction among individuals, with one figure seated at a table with a beverage, and others engaged in conversations or transactions, some with papers in hand. There is also a sign overhead detailing a political campaign and candidates, and in the distance are more figures, some appearing to be marching.

Artwork Details

Date
1757
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
4449 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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