"Hieroglyphics of a Christian" by John Hagerty
Item Details
An engraving on paper titled Heiroglyphics of a Christian by John Hagerty and engraved by ‘Horton’, published 1791. The work depicts a scene based off the Biblical verse Psalm 1:3, 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; quarter and nickel sized loss of paper to the upper right corner; minor scratching present to the frame.
Dimensions
- measures frame; sight size measures approximately 10" W x 13.75" H.
Item #
16CIN601-524
