Boys Peeping at Nature 1700 - 1800

"Boys Peeping at Nature" (1700-1800) is an etching by British artist William Hogarth, depicting a scene of young boys in an artist's studio. The boys are observing two classical artworks, a full-length sculpture of a woman and a bust drawing on an easel, showcasing the artist's interest in the visual arts. This work, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Hogarth's keen eye for detail and his witty observations of human behavior. The inscription at the bottom indicates that this is a receipt for prints of two large prints, one depicting "Moses brought to Pharaoh's Daughter" and the other "Paul before Felix", further highlighting the role of this work as a subscription-based advertisement for Hogarth's other artistic endeavors.