Francis Bartolozzi Esqr. (after Sir Joshua Reynolds)

Artist Robert Samuel Marcuard (British; English, 1751 - 1792)

Artistic Source Reynolds, Joshua, Sir

Original Artist Joshua Reynolds

Series Publisher Colnaghi & Co

Date1788

Place of ManufactureEurope

Series LocationLondon

Mediumstipple engraving Medium Remarks: ink

DimensionsOverall (Cut inside the plate mark at the sides & bottom): 35.2 x 24.3 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineDr. Gustav and Marie Schilder Collection

Object number1964.198.001

DescriptionFrancesco Bartolozzi 1727-1815 engraver, pupil of Joseph Wagner in Venice, came to England in 1764 at the invitation of Dalton, liberarian to George III, where he continued to make stipple engravings after Guercino. His sentimental style & great technical skill made him very successful & his output & that of his students, was very great. He was a foundation member of the Academy but his style of life was greater that his great success & in 1802 he accepted the Directorship of the Academy at Lisbon.

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