C. 19thc THE BATHOS print • original antique print • after a Hogarth engraving • Father order Time • vanitas • memento mori • Tail Piece print

TITLE : THE BATHOS • from the original of Hogarth
MEASUREMENT : approx. 9 x 11.75" • printed are is approx. 5 x 6"
DATE : 19th century
ORIGIN : UK
TECHNIQUE : HAND COLORED ENGRAVING

In 1764, William Hogarth published his last engraving, The Bathos, or the Manner of Sinking in Sublime Paintings inscribed to Dealers in Dark Pictures, depicting Father Time lying exhausted in a scene of destruction, parodying the fashion at that time for "sublime" works of art, and satirising criticisms made of Hogarth's own works. It may also be seen as a vanitas or memento mori, foreshadowing Hogarth's death six months later. Headed Tail Piece, it was intended as the tailpiece for a bound edition of Hogarth's engravings.

Hogarth created The Bathos toward the end of his life. It is considered one of the bleakest artworks of the 18th century because it depicts the Apocalypse without an afterlife. The Angel of Death even collapses in exhaustion after having destroyed the world.

CONDITION : this is an original antique print - as such there may be varying signs of aging... so please look at the photos carefully - the first photo shows the entire print - convo me for additional photos

AUTHENTICITY : all prints are guaranteed to be a original
ANTIQUE - over 100 years old
VINTAGE - over 50 years old

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