Southwark Fair

William Hogarth, 1733/1734

This is a drawing of a bustling fair with various scenes of activity and entertainment. The scene depicts a lively fairground filled with people engaged in different activities. There are stages with entertainers, animals, and various acts. Stalls are set up, and there is a feeling of chaos throughout the image. In the foreground, individuals are playing musical instruments, engaging in conversations, or attending to their booths. The architecture includes detailed facades and wooden structures, with signs and flags adding to the festive atmosphere. The engraving showcases a vivid depiction of societal interactions, each corner filled with intricate narrative details portraying the vibrancy and disorder of a busy fair.
Artista
William Hogarth
Data
1733/1734
Tipus
Print
Tècnica
etching and engraving
Mides
35.3 × 46.1 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

This is a drawing of a bustling fair with various scenes of activity and entertainment. The scene depicts a lively fairground filled with people engaged in different activities. There are stages with entertainers, animals, and various acts. Stalls are set up, and there is a feeling of chaos throughout the image. In the foreground, individuals are playing musical instruments, engaging in conversations, or attending to their booths. The architecture includes detailed facades and wooden structures, with signs and flags adding to the festive atmosphere. The engraving showcases a vivid depiction of societal interactions, each corner filled with intricate narrative details portraying the vibrancy and disorder of a busy fair.

William Hogarth