Original 19th-century copper engraving worked from an original by William Hogarth. Under the sign of "The Weighing House", some figures float through the air while others fall headlong according to their "gravity" or their "levity", a satire explained by the lettered key below. Signed "Engraved from the Original of Wm. Hogarth".
Original 19th-century copper engraving worked from an original by William Hogarth. Under the sign of "The Weighing House", some figures float through the air while others fall headlong according to their "gravity" or their "levity", a satire explained by the lettered key below. Signed "Engraved from the Original of Wm. Hogarth".
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: William Hogarth (1697-1764)
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: Sheet 11.9 x 8.8 in (30.2 x 22.3 cm)
Condition: Good condition; clean ivory-toned paper with wide margins.