| Method | Stipple |
| Artist | F. Bartolozzi after J.F.Rigaud |
| Published | London Published 14th Feb.y 1788 by Wm. Palmer Printseller to her Majesty No. 163 Strand |
| Dimensions | Image 370 x 270 mm, Plate 400 x 332 mm |
| Notes |
Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815) was an Italian engraver. The son of a goldsmith, Bartolozzi studied painting in Florence, trained as an engraver in Venice and began his career in Rome. In 1763 Richard Dalton, art dealer and librarian to George III, met him and invited him to London, promising him a post as engraver to the king. Bartolozzi moved to London the following year, and remained for thirty-five years. He executed numerous engravings for the King. He also made many engravings of paintings by Italian masters and by his friend, the painter Giovanni Cipriani. In 1768 Bartolozzi was the only engraver to become a founder member of the Royal Academy of Arts. He moved to Lisbon in 1802 as director of the National Academy. John Francis Rigaud (1742 - 1810) was a painter and draughtsman born Turin. He studied in Rome, Parma and Bologna where elected member of the Academy in 1766. In 1772 moved via Paris to London, where he remained. Rigaud became a member of the Royal Academy in 1784. (British Museum). Calabi & De Vesme 520 v/v |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £100.00 |
| Stock ID | 7944 |