Francesco Bartolozzi
John Evelyn, 1620 - 1706. Virtuoso and diarist
About this artwork
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title:John Evelyn, 1620 - 1706. Virtuoso and diarist
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accession number:EP III 30.3
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materials:Line engraving on paper
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date created:1776
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measurements:23.19 x 16.84 cm
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credit line:Bequeathed by William Finlay Watson 1886
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 Bartolozzi travelled to…