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[Serafina_Pekkala]

Pug in a wig, pug in a wiiiig.

Another Hogarth lover here and am v.jelus that i am unable to see the exhibition.

I especially like the street scenes - they way the various folk mingle in the street. As with some of the more jolly and blustery novels of that era, you can almost smell the pies and the horse poo. I live anything from the mid-18th century really. Even the poo.

I also like his character portraits of family and servants. They are just full of genuine affection. "The Shrimp Girl" (not a girl made of shrimp) is one of my favourites - a portrait of a girl who sold shrimps and has a lovely bright expression. And the one of Captain Coram of the Foundling Hospital captures his dignity and kindness admirably.

Sefi x

[ipse dixit]

a girl made of shrimp

Imagine the smell.

[Jessopjessopjess...]

I also like his character portraits of family and servants.  They are just full of genuine affection.  "The Shrimp Girl" (not a girl made of shrimp) is one of my favourites - a portrait of a girl who sold shrimps and has a lovely bright expression.  And the one of Captain Coram of the Foundling Hospital captures his dignity and kindness admirably.

Cool. I most enjoyed seeing his etchings, and especially an original copper plate!

In general, I prefer the drawings and etchings of artists to oils because more of the artists' natural draughtsmanship can be seen in them, but Hogarth's paitings did have a little more to them; either with their unlikely subjects, or the humour and satire in them.

[Serafina_Pekkala]

Imagine the smell.

Fishy.

especially an original copper plate!

Now that is cool.

In general, I prefer the drawings and etchings of artists to oils because more of the artists' natural draughtsmanship can be seen in them, but Hogarth's paitings did have a little more to them; either with their unlikely subjects, or the humour and satire in them.

Agreed. Although he does suffer from the 'soft focus' painting style of the era, it is minimal and only in some pictures. Looking at draftman versions along with oils of the same subject shows how very skilled his was. My favourite etching is the one of high court judges - i forget the name. It still is pretty funny and also, relevant. I imagine many look similar today.

I remember Ian Hislop did a great documentary about Hogarth and role as a pioneer satirist - he felt a great kinship with the artist and it was discussed well in his programme. He also mentions his only memorial is a roundabout .

Sefi x

[Zoe]

This has the makings of such a lovely dinner party.

[Serafina_Pekkala]

This has the makings of such a lovely dinner party.

I know - it's like Late Facking Review or summinck.

I like your new avvy, Zoz. I need a change too.

Sefi x

[Zoe]

I like your new avvy, Zoz.

I have syphilis

[Serafina_Pekkala]

I have syphilis

Well - you've picked a lovely day for it.

Sefi x

[rabbit57i]

Interesting Art Exhibit

[rabbit57i]

Subway Gallery. "Underground" art.

[melzilla]

Subway Gallery. "Underground" art. 

ooo i only just discovered this thread, i'm a arty-person myself so it'd be nice to talk art with people!

Hehe..i like the current exhibit at the subway gallery, Rabbit!

The previous post is really interesting too, i've done some video work myself so i find interactive pieces really interesting!

[rabbit57i]

Andy Goldsworthy At Yorkshire Sculpture Park

[melzilla]

Andy Goldsworthy At Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Will definitely be checking that out when the weather gets warmer, I studied some of his work at uni and find it really interesting!

[rabbit57i]

This looks like a fascinating project: Picture House At Belsay Hall

[dandan]

belsay is really nice. the house is pretty interesting, but the quarry gardens are amazing and one of my favourite places.

similarly, one of my favourite haunts as a youth, was an old quarry in the cleveland his, which had been left for a few decades. nature returns with a vengeance and creates a pretty special atmosphere...