William Sharp

Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man

Maker

William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), engraver
After Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673), designer
William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), publisher

Title

Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man

Year

1792

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

engraving

Supports

Dimensions

51.1 x 38.1 cm (20 1/8 x 15 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."

Marks: Stamped in brown ink on verso:R.I.S.D./ MUSEUM/OF ART surrounded by PROVIDENCE/RHODE ISLAND all inscribed in a circle

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Isaac C. Bates

Object Number

13.1184

Type

Image use

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), engraver
After Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673), designer
William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), publisher
Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man, 1792
engraving
51.1 x 38.1 cm (20 1/8 x 15 inches) (plate)
Bequest of Isaac C. Bates 13.1184

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