Canvassing for Votes

Canvassing for Votes

Charles Grignion

1757

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a busy street scene with people gathered outside a building. Some men stand talking near a table, while others sit or lean against walls. A sign in the background reads *"CANDIDATES—GUZZLE DOWN."* Windows above show more people watching, and a tree frames the scene. The title says this is about voting. The artist used a sharp, detailed style to show every face and object clearly. Look up etching to see how this kind of print was made.

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