"Hieroglyphics of the Natural Man" by John Hagerty
Item Details
An engraving on paper titled Heiroglyphics of the Natural Man by John Hagerty and engraved by ‘Horton’, published 1791. The work depicts a scene based off the Biblical verse Luke 8:7, King James Edition. To the lower margin of the print is the title, quoted bible verse, artist’s name, and publishing date. To the lower right corner is the name of the engraver, ‘Horton’. Without a mat, the item is presented under glass and housed in a wood frame. A graphite numeric instruction is present to the verso. A metal ring for hanging is present to the top.
Condition
- good to fair; water stains present along the left, bottom, and right sides of the print; paper loss measuring one inch in length near upper left corner; chipping to wood frame in lower left corner; minor scuffing to wooden frame.
Dimensions
- measures frame; sight size measures approximately 10" W x 13.75" H.
Item #
16CIN601-559
