Original copper engraving of William Hogarth's Sigismonda: the heroine of the Decameron, weeping and in mourning, holds the cup containing the heart of her murdered husband. Worked by T. W. Shaw from Hogarth's original painting, today in the Tate, London.
Original copper engraving of William Hogarth's Sigismonda: the heroine of the Decameron, weeping and in mourning, holds the cup containing the heart of her murdered husband. Worked by T. W. Shaw from Hogarth's original painting, today in the Tate, London.
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: William Hogarth (1697-1764)
Engraver / lithographer: T. W. Shaw
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: Sheet 11.9 x 8.8 in (30.2 x 22.3 cm)
Condition: Good condition; clean paper, with wide margins and a slight ivory tone.