The Stage-Coach, or the Country Inn Yard, 1747, after Hogarth. This original engraving is printed upon early nineteenth century wove paper and with large, full margins as published by James Heath in 1822. According to Ronald Paulson at least four editions followed that of 1822 between 1828 and 1840 without date.; After: William Hogarth (1697 - 1764)
Engraver: William Hogarth (1697 - 1764); Plate size: 31x22 cms.
Paper size: 63x49 cms.; Condition: In good condition. Some tears on margins that do not affect the image. Signs of roughness along one edge from removal from binding. There is some smudging or imperfections mostly to the margins and from handling. General age related toning.; Engraving by William Hogarth, published soon after the 1747 election, wehich was advertised as 'representing A Country Inn Yard at Election Time'. Paulson explains at length the complex humour and allusions contained within the print, particularly the context provided by (Hogarth's friend) Henry Fielding's contemporary political pamphlet A Dialogue between a Gentleman of London, Agent for two Court Candidates, and an Honest Alderman of the Country Party. At the same time, Paulson suggests that the speed with which the print was published after the election meant that Hogarth was probably working on a picture of country inn, into which he inserted topical political references at short notice. Paulson goes on to suggest that this says something more about British politics at the time: 'there is finally no way of avoiding the fact that the composition renders the Election marginal, 'in the background' so to speak, suggesting that the English are too preoccupied with their own petty day-to-day doings to take an interest in politics at a moment of actual crisis'.

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