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William Hogarth, 1697-1764, Painter [obverse]

Leonard Charles Wyon

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bronze medal featuring a profile relief of a man's head and upper body. The subject is facing to the right, wearing a draped garment and a headscarf. The relief shows a well-defined facial structure with attention to details like the brow, nose, and lips. The bronze material gives the sculpture a solid, metallic appearance with a rich, dark brown color. Inscribed vertically on the left side of the medal is the name "HOGARTH." The overall appearance of the sculpture is precise and detailed, fitting comfortably within the circular frame of the medal.

Artwork Details

Date
1848
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3682 × 3682 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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