Etching after william hogarth's painting the march of the guards to finchley (1749-50, the foundling museum, london), which alludes to march of troops to finchley common, north of london, in readiness to defend the capital, and proceed to scotland, during the second jacobite rebellion. The scene is the tottenham court turnpike and shows a bustling and varied assembly typical of hogarth, with soldiers mingling with their families, tradesen, drinkers and beggars. In the distance (the scene faces northwards) a disciplined line of soldiers can be seen proceeding towards finchley. (royal academy, https://www. Royalacademy. Org. Uk/art-artists/work-of-art/the-march-to-finchley-1). Date: 1750.
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