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Columbus Breaking the Egg

William Hogarth

National Gallery of Art

The image shows six individuals from the waist up gathered around a table. The individuals are sitting or leaning casually, engaging with each other. They have a variety of facial features and expressive expressions. They have mid-length to long hair with historical style clothing. The figures are dressed similarly, and there is a plate with what appears to be eggs on the table. A folded document or cloth is also visible. One man is gesturing towards the others. The background features a draped cloth and a fluted column.

Artwork Details

Date
1752
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3461 × 3444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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