The Bathos

Description

"The Bathos," or "Manner of Sinking in Sublime Paintings." Designed and engraved by William Hogarth, published March 3, 1764. Etching with engraving on paper, (sheet size, 18.75 x 25 inches).Unframed

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The Bathos

Lot 0864

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