Francesco Bartolozzi
Orpheus in the underworld playing to Cerberus
About this artwork
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artist:
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title:Orpheus in the underworld playing to Cerberus
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date created:Unknown
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after:Giovanni Battista CiprianiItalian (1727 - 1785)
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materials:Etching and engraving on paper
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measurements:Plate mark: 13.00 x 12.00 cm
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accession number:P 5605
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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...
