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The Lottery, 1751. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
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The Lottery, 1751. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
Les divertissements de la lotterie, 1751; six views concerned with the lottery. Framed in ornamental borders, embodying head of Fate, and cornucopeas overflowing with fruit and with smoke. Central upper scene shows drawing the numbers in Coopers Hall while the lower shows Change Alley. Upper left, Good luck £ 1, 000 prize scene underneath is Oh! let Fortune be kind. Upper right, Bad luck - What! all blanks, and lower right is Dear Doctor, consult the stars
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The Lottery, 1751
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by Nathaniel Parr is a captivating print that takes us back to the vibrant streets of 18th century London. This intricately framed artwork showcases six different scenes related to the lottery, each filled with symbolism and satire. In the central upper scene, we witness the excitement as numbers are drawn in Coopers Hall, while below it, Change Alley portrays the bustling atmosphere of this gambling hub. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every corner of this print - from ornamental borders embodying the head of Fate to cornucopias overflowing with fruit and smoke. The upper left scene depicts Good luck with a £1,000 prize awaiting its fortunate winner. Underneath it lies an earnest plea: Oh! let Fortune be kind. On the upper right side, Bad luck strikes as all blanks are revealed. And on the lower right corner, we find Dear Doctor consulting stars for guidance in matters of luck. Nathaniel Parr masterfully captures not only the essence of lottery culture but also provides a glimpse into society's fascination with fate and chance during that era. With elements such as dress styles and architectural details specific to 18th-century England, this print serves as both historical documentation and artistic expression. Displayed at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery today, "The Lottery" continues to captivate viewers with its intricate engravings by Hubert François Gravelot. It reminds us that even centuries ago, people were enticed by dreams of
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