The Analysis of Beauty, Plate 1

William Hogarth, 1753

The image contains rectangular and square panels, alongside curved and straight lines that intersect and overlap. Human figures are present, some alive and others sculpted, resembling classical sculptures and figures from art history. Various shapes like columns, leaves, and curls are interspersed, along with objects like books, a painter's easel, and a drafting compass. Smaller sketches include facial profiles, geometric patterns, and ornamental designs.
Artist
William Hogarth
Date
1753
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
38.2 × 50.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image contains rectangular and square panels, alongside curved and straight lines that intersect and overlap. Human figures are present, some alive and others sculpted, resembling classical sculptures and figures from art history. Various shapes like columns, leaves, and curls are interspersed, along with objects like books, a painter's easel, and a drafting compass. Smaller sketches include facial profiles, geometric patterns, and ornamental designs.

William Hogarth