{"product_id":"france-by-william-hogarth-1976-1764","title":"FRANCE BY WILLIAM HOGARTH (1697-1764)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eBy William Hogarth (1697–1764)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eA fine eighteenth-century engraving by the celebrated English artist and satirist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWilliam Hogarth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, published in 1756 as Plate I from \u003cem data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eThe Invasion\u003c\/em\u003e. Executed at a time of heightened tension between Britain and France during the Seven Years' War, the print forms part of Hogarth’s celebrated pair of patriotic satires contrasting French and British society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eEntitled \u003cem data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e, the composition presents a lively and richly detailed scene on the French coast, where soldiers, clergy and civilians gather amid preparations for a proposed invasion of England. Hogarth's sharp wit and observational skill are evident throughout, using humour, symbolism and caricature to comment on contemporary politics, military ambition and national identity. The engraving remains one of the artist’s most engaging and historically significant political works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eRenowned for his ability to combine social commentary with exceptional draughtsmanship, Hogarth is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British art, and his engravings continue to be highly collected for both their artistic merit and historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eThe print is attractively presented within a gilt frame and complementary mount, enhancing its period character and making it an impressive decorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 18th Century\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 63 x 68 x 3.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Summerfield and Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55411134595457,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/DSCF7745.jpg?v=1773243468","url":"https:\/\/www.summerfieldandscott.co.uk\/products\/france-by-william-hogarth-1976-1764","provider":"Summerfield and Scott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}