Francesco Bartolozzi
John Stuart, 1st Marquis and 4th Earl of Bute, 1744 - 1814. Diplomatist and collector
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artist:
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title:John Stuart, 1st Marquis and 4th Earl of Bute, 1744 - 1814. Diplomatist and collector
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date created:Unknown
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after:George RomneyEnglish (1734 - 1802)
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materials:Stipple engraving on paper
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measurements:25.09 x 19.05 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1972
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accession number:SPL 17.6
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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...