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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.

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