This is a drawing with various pictures floating and placed near a building. Several pictures are propped by sticks. The drawing depicts an imaginative scene where various artworks are scattered around. Some appear to hover or fly out of a doorway of a pyramid-shaped structure with a weather vane. The images within the drawing include allegorical and narrative scenes, with mythological and historical references. In the foreground, there is a series of frames lined up domino-style along a path. Near the bottom, a paper is labeled "The Battle of the Pictures." There is also text along the top that indicates an association with the sale of Hogarth's pictures. The composition is rich with detail and uses line work to create depth and texture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1744/1745
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 1290 × 1200 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original