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Analysis of Beauty: pl.1

William Hogarth

National Gallery of Art

The image contains rectangular and square panels, alongside curved and straight lines that intersect and overlap. Human figures are present, some alive and others sculpted, resembling classical sculptures and figures from art history. Various shapes like columns, leaves, and curls are interspersed, along with objects like books, a painter's easel, and a drafting compass. Smaller sketches include facial profiles, geometric patterns, and ornamental designs.

Artwork Details

Date
1753
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
4548 × 3503 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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