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The image contains rectangular and square panels, alongside curved and straight lines that intersect and overlap. Human figures are present, some alive and others sculpted, resembling classical sculptures and figures from art history. Various shapes like columns, leaves, and curls are interspersed, along with objects like books, a painter's easel, and a drafting compass. Smaller sketches include facial profiles, geometric patterns, and ornamental designs.
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The image contains rectangular and square panels, alongside curved and straight lines that intersect and overlap. Human figures are present, some alive and others sculpted, resembling classical sculptures and figures from art history. Various shapes like columns, leaves, and curls are interspersed, along with objects like books, a painter's easel, and a drafting compass. Smaller sketches include facial profiles, geometric patterns, and ornamental designs.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Analysis of Beauty: pl.1

William Hogarth

Date
1753
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
overall: 38.2 × 50.1 cm (15 1/16 × 19 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1944.5.77
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Female nude
  • Statue
  • Face
  • Frame
  • Anatomy

NGA object ID 30423. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.