Passing Characteristics in Twenty-Six Plates (cover) 1840

This lithograph, titled "Passing Characteristics in Twenty-Six Plates (cover)," was created by British artist Henry Heath in 1840. The print features a scene of three figures, dressed in cloaks and hats, seemingly in the act of casting a spell. In the background, onlookers gaze in astonishment, lending a theatrical quality to the image. Heath's work often explored the darker side of human nature, making this piece a compelling example of his talent for capturing both the grotesque and the dramatic. The artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a compelling example of 19th-century British printmaking.