Francesco Bartolozzi
Hugh Blair, 1718 - 1800. Divine and author
About this artwork
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artist:
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title:Hugh Blair, 1718 - 1800. Divine and author
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date created:Published 1802
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after:Sir Henry Raeburn (1756 - 1823) Scottish
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materials:Stipple engraving on paper
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measurements:30.81 x 25.40 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Mitchell Bequest 1952
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accession number:SP IV 17.20
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Francesco Bartolozzi
Francesco Bartolozzi
Bartolozzi was an extremely successful engraver, both in Italy and in England. Born in Florence, he did not follow his father’s career path as a gold and silver-smith - instead his artistic flair saw him study painting with Ignazio Hugford and Giovanni Domenico Ferretti. Three years later...