The “English” and the “French” in the language of political satire of William Hogarth
Keywords:
William Hogarth, English art of the 18th century, French art of the 18th century, political satire, Age of Enlightenment, national mentality, French fashion, artistic language, Seven Years’ War, comic effectAbstract
Opposition between “English” and “French” repeatedly appears in William Hogarth’s satirical prints. This is especially evident in his political satire – motives of French art directed against the French themselves. Thus, a kind of contradiction can be revealed: on the one hand, Hogarth uses the artistic language of the French culture; on the other hand, the everlasting antagonism and national mentality force him to demonstrate superiority and to satirize the opponents.
References
Rouguet A. Lettres de Monsieur xx à un de ses amis à Paris, pour lui expliquer les estampes de Monsieur Hogarth. London, 1746; Id. The Present State of the Arts in England. London, 1755.
Simon R. Hogarth, France and British Art. London, 2007. P. 11.
Trusler J. Hogarth Moralized. London, 1768. P. 117.
