Francesco Bartolozzi
James Harris, 1709 - 1780. Author of "Hermes"; father of the 1st Earl of Malmesbury
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title:James Harris, 1709 - 1780. Author of "Hermes"; father of the 1st Earl of Malmesbury
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Line engraving on paper
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measurements:16.51 x 10.49 cm
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credit line:Bequeathed by William Finlay Watson 1886
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accession number:EP IV 67.1
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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...