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England, by William Hogarth, ink, 1756

England

William Hogarth

1756

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

England is a 1756 ink by William Hogarth, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Hogarth
When & what style?
1756 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is an allegory, featuring a chaotic scene with multiple figures. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a table, with one person lying on it. The atmosphere appears tense and disorderly. Upon closer inspection, the details of the scene become more apparent. The figures are engaged in various activities, adding to the sense of chaos. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and disorder. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this piece, you might want to look into the works of Hogarth, William.

About the artist

Portrait of William Hogarth
Artist

William Hogarth

William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.

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