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

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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