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Portrait of Francesco Bartolozzi, seated, holding a magnifying glass with printmaking tools and a plate on the desk behind him

Luigi Rados Italian
Intermediary draftsman Roberto Focosi Italian
Subject Francesco Bartolozzi Italian
1827
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of Francesco Bartolozzi, seated, holding a magnifying glass with printmaking tools and a plate on the desk behind him
  • Artist: Luigi Rados (Italian, Parma 1773–1840)
  • Artist: Intermediary draftsman Roberto Focosi (Italian, Milan 1806–1867 Milan)
  • Subject: Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, Florence 1728–1815 Lisbon)
  • Date: 1827
  • Medium: Stipple etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Plate: 19 5/16 × 14 5/16 in. (49.1 × 36.3 cm)
    Sheet: 20 5/8 × 15 3/16 in. (52.4 × 38.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Weston J. Naef, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.1123.75
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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