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William Sharp

Diogenes in Search of an Honest Man

Description

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

  • engraving

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • engraving

Materials

engraving

Supports

  • medium weight cream wove paper

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."

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift in memory of William Babcock Weeden by his children

Object Number

43.400.109

Type

  • Prints

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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
50.8 x 38.4 cm (20 x 15 1/8 inches) (plate)
Gift in memory of William Babcock Weeden by his children 43.400.109

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