Image

William Sharp

Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man,

Description

Maker

Title

Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man

Medium

engraving

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Supports

Dimensions

50.8 x 38.4 cm (20 x 15 1/8 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Lettered below image with title and production details: "Salvator Rosa, pinx,,t"; "Published April 18, 1792, by W.m Sharp London. From an Original Picture in the Possession of Edw.d Knight Esq.r"; "William Sharp, sculp,,t"; and "Sold by John Murray Fleet Street, B. B. Evans Poultry, Molteno and Co. Pall Mall, W. Skelton Hay Market."

Type

Credit

Gift in memory of William Babcock Weeden by his children

Object Number

43.400.109

About

Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man

Lettered below image with title and production details: "Salvator Rosa, pinx,,t"; "Published April 18, 1792, by W.m Sharp London. From an Original Picture in the Possession of Edw.d Knight Esq.r"; "William Sharp, sculp,,t"; and "Sold by John Murray Fleet Street, B. B. Evans Poultry, Molteno and Co. Pall Mall, W. Skelton Hay Market."

Use

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