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Hogarth's Crest

Etcher Attributed to John Barlow British
Said to be designed by William Hogarth British
1782–1800
Not on view
This bookplate, supposedly designed by Hogarth, is inscribed "Cyprus," Variety" and "Hogarth's Crest". A scroll-work design enclosing the word "Cyprus" forms a pedestal to support the "Cyprian cone", the symbolic form under which Venus was worshipped at Paphos. This cone is in the form of a spiral or a pyramidal shell.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hogarth's Crest
  • Etcher: Attributed to John Barlow (British, 1759/60–1810 or later)
  • Artist: Said to be designed by William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London)
  • Date: 1782–1800
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 3 3/16 x 2 13/16 in. (8.1 x 7.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.3.1470
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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