Hugh R. Hopgood

Hugh R. Hopgood is an artist whose documented active period spans the years -1971 to -1473, suggesting a practice heavily focused on documentation or depiction of subjects related to the ancient world.

Hopgood’s limited recorded output, represented by five pieces in museum collections, emphasizes archaeological and historical documentation. The five works documented in this dataset include studies of structures and artifacts, such as Fragment of an Obelisk and Part of a Kiosk, alongside figurative scenes. These genre scenes capture cultural practices and processionals, notably Men Gathering Papyrus, Priestesses and Dancers, and Asians Bringing Gifts from the East.

The works of Hugh R. Hopgood are preserved in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, establishing the historical and museum-quality standing of their material. The subject matter suggests that much of Hopgood's work may exist as drawings, photographs, or prints intended for historical or scientific reference. Today, the availability of Hugh R. Hopgood prints often allows researchers and enthusiasts access to this material. As documentation from this period frequently enters the public domain, these records are increasingly available for study and reproduction.