'An Election: The Polling', Plate III (1758). By William Hogarth (1697-1764). From 'Humours of an Election'. Hogarth’s satirical painting serves as a warning to Great Britain against bribery and election stunts. As was often the case Hogarth turned this painting into an engraving for mass production and distribution.

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