Francesco Bartolozzi
Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive (of Plassey), 1725 - 1774. Governor of Bengal
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artist:
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title:Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive (of Plassey), 1725 - 1774. Governor of Bengal
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date created:Unknown
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after:Nathaniel Dance (1735 - 1811) English
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materials:Stipple engraving on paper
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measurements:43.18 x 34.93 cm
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credit line:Given by Aberdeen University 1960
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accession number:EPL 71.1
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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...