The march to Finchley: English guards, gathering before marching to Finchley to defend London from the troops of Bonnie Prince Charlie, shown in a state of confusion and indiscipline. Etching by L. Sullivan after W. Hogarth.

Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.

Date:: 12th June 1761

Reference:: 39188i

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The march to Finchley: English guards, gathering before marching to Finchley to defend London from the troops of Bonnie Prince Charlie, shown in a state of confusion and indiscipline. Etching by L. Sullivan after W. Hogarth. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Located at the junction of the Euston Road (then the New Road) and Hampstead Road in North London. The disorganized soldiers are contrasted with the orderly formations in the background. They are beset with all sorts of human problems: pregnancy, prostitutes, venereal diseases, fighting, pillaging, faction and intrigue

Publication/Creation

[London] : William Hogarth, 12th June 1761.

Physical description

1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 41.3 x 54.2 cm

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Lettering

A representation of the march of the guards towards Scotland, in the year 1745. To his maiesty, the King of Prussia, an encourager of arts and sciences! This plate is most humbly dedicated. Lettering continues: Painted by Willm. Hogarth & publish'd Dec.br. 31. 1750 according to Act of Parliament. Engraved by Luke Sullivan retouched and improved by Wm.Hogarth, republish'd June 12th 1761

References note

R. Paulson, Hogarth's graphic works, 3 ed., London 1989, pp. 141-145 [184]

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Wellcome Collection 39188i

Reproduction note

After a painting given by means of a rigged lottery to the Foundling Hospital, London, where it still (1997) hangs

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