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The Weighing House, 1763. Artist: William Hogarth

The Weighing House, 1763. Artist: William Hogarth

1-192-382 - © Museum of London/Heritage-Images

The Weighing House, 1763. The men form a semi circle depicting the stages from gravity to levity; with man A representing 'absolute gravity', through to man I representing 'absolute levity or stark fool'. The frontispiece of Rev John Clubbe's Essay of Physiognomie.

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Creator
  1. William Hogarth, attributed to: British, English: Artist, painter, printmaker, engraver
People Related
  1. John Clubbe: British: Reverand, author
Medium
  1. Engraving
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Society & Culture Art & Literature

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4884x3583
File Size : 51,268kb

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  1. D1350
  1. 0330001092
  1. 1-192-382
  1. 1092
  1. 1192382
  1. D1350
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  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.

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