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Poster Print : HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth (1697-1764)
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HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth (1697-1764)
HOGARTH: GIN LANE.
Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth (1697-1764)
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating and thought-provoking addition to your home decor, the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring "HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane." This iconic steel engraving, created in 1860 after the original masterpiece by William Hogarth, transports you back in time with its intricate details and powerful social commentary. Widely regarded as one of Hogarth's most famous works, "Beer Street" and "Gin Lane" depict the contrasting effects of moderate and excessive drinking on society. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original in The Granger Collection, New York, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the rich history and thought-provoking imagery of this timeless artwork into your home, and start a conversation with this captivating piece.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The captivating print titled "HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane" takes us back to the 18th century, immersing us in the gritty reality of English daily life. This steel engraving, created around 1860 by an anonymous artist after William Hogarth's original masterpiece, captures the essence of a society plagued by alcoholism. In this powerful image, we find ourselves standing on a city lane known for its excessive consumption of gin. The scene is rife with despair as we witness intoxicated individuals stumbling through the streets, their lives consumed by addiction. A sense of slum-like conditions pervades the atmosphere; starvation and destitution are evident throughout. Hogarth's satire shines through as he portrays a baby being neglected amidst this chaos, symbolizing how even innocent lives are affected by rampant alcoholism. The contrasting "Beer Street" depicted alongside Gin Lane but offering a more positive portrayal of moderate beer consumption, serves as a stark reminder that not all forms of alcoholic indulgence lead to ruin. This remarkable engraving from The Granger Collection in New York allows us to reflect upon societal issues that transcend time and place. It serves as both an artistic testament to Hogarth's genius and a poignant commentary on the destructive power of addiction within our communities.
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