Title
The Gate of Calais
Caption
Engraving by British artist & engraver, William Hogarth 1697-1764: The Gate of Calais or O, the Roast Beef of Old England is a 1749 engraving. The scene depicts a side of beef being transported from the harbour to an English tavern in the port, while a group of undernourished, ragged French soldiers and a fat friar look on hungrily
18th century
Date
1749
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A30_170
License type
Rights managed
Available size
32,8Mb (4,0Mb) / 12,6in x 10,1in / 3780 x 3037 (300dpi)