Bribery of votes. From the series “Elections to Parliament” [1754-58] In the series “Elections”, to which the “Bribery of votes” belongs, there is obviously a contradiction that the beauty of Hogarth’s picturesque manner is at odds with ugly human deeds.
Magnificent details and still lifes sharply contrast here with meanness of people, drawn by the artist shameless deceivers and fools.
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