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The Monk By Ball Hughes, Boston, 1866 Poker work on framed wood panel, approx. __ in. by __ in. After a photograph Digital image by Jody Schiffenhaus

The Monk, close-up partial view By Ball Hughes, Boston, 1866 Poker work on framed wood panel, approx. __ in. by __ in. After a photograph Digital image by Jody Schiffenhaus

The Monk Pyroengraved inscription on the back of the panel By Ball Hughes, 1866 Poker work on framed wood panel, approx. __ in. by __ in. Inscription on the back reads: "This picture of the Monk, was burnt with a red hot Poker. from a Photograph. expressly to the order of Miss Phelps. Ball Hughes. Fecit Boston Mass 1866." Digital image by Jody Schiffenhaus

Jody Schiffenhaus discovered the above signed and dated piece at a yard sale. It is known to be a piece by Robert Ball Hughes, the famous 19th century engraver and sculptor. Its provenance is unknown other than it was originally done for a Miss Phelps.

This Ball Hughes pyroengraving of The Monk is highlighted in "Pyrograffiti 38", published on line in the July–August 2006 issue of the Woodcarvers Online Magazine.

If you have any questions or any information in this regard, please e-mail Jody Schiffenhaus and the E-Museum Curator.

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