Lot 018 - Antique Framed Engraving Print, "The Bathos, or Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings," By William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764), Allegorical Scene of Father Time Expiring, Published 1764, 13" W x 16-7/8" H 2853-favs The Gluteus Maximus

The Gluteus Maximus

first name or initial illegible

on the outside

This painting is artist signed

Pennsylvania (March 1959)

Lot 018 - Antique Framed Engraving Print, "The Bathos, or Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings," By William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764), Allegorical Scene of Father Time Expiring, Published 1764, 13" W x 16-7/8" H 2853-favs The Gluteus MaximusAntique engraving print titled "The Bathos, or Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings, inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures." The lower margin inscription reads "Design'd and Engrav'd by Wm. Hogarth" and "Publish'd according to Act of Parliam. March 3, 1764." The composition depicts Father Time in a state of collapse, surrounded by broken and decaying objects. A speech bubble reads "FINIS" and a tavern sign reads "The World's End." The lower