{"product_id":"hudibras-and-the-skimmington","title":"HUDIBRAS AND THE SKIMMINGTON BY WILLIAM HOGARTH (1697-1764)","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eHudibras and the Skimmington\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"35\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eBy William Hogarth (1697–1764)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eA fine early engraving by the celebrated English artist and social 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, produced in 1725–26 as Plate XII from his celebrated series illustrating \u003cem data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eHudibras\u003c\/em\u003e, the mock-heroic poem by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSamuel Butler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eThe scene depicts the notorious \"Skimmington Ride\" or \"Riding the Stang\", a traditional form of public ridicule in which communities mocked perceived domestic misconduct through noisy processions and theatrical displays. Hogarth brings the episode vividly to life with a crowded composition full of animated figures, sharp observation and comic detail, qualities that would later establish him as one of Britain's greatest narrative artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eCreated early in Hogarth's career, the \u003cem data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eHudibras\u003c\/em\u003e engravings are regarded as important precursors to his later satirical masterpieces. They demonstrate his exceptional ability to weave storytelling, humour and social commentary into highly engaging compositions, while also revealing the influence of contemporary theatrical culture and popular printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003ePresented in an attractive gilt frame with a complementary mount, the engraving offers both historical interest and strong decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 18th Century\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 58 x 81.5 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":55411095110017,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/DSCF7757.jpg?v=1773243276","url":"https:\/\/www.summerfieldandscott.co.uk\/products\/hudibras-and-the-skimmington","provider":"Summerfield and Scott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}