Francesco Bartolozzi
(1727-1815), EngraverSitter in 16 portraits
Artist associated with 166 portraits
Bartolozzi, the son of a goldsmith, 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.
after Francesco Bartolozzi
hand-coloured etching, 1770-1782, based on a work of circa 1770
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attributed to Francesco Bartolozzi
oil on canvas, circa 1777
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by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Thomas Gainsborough
black and red crayon with pencil and grey wash on paper, circa 1797, based on a work of 1787-1788
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John Philip Kemble as Richard III
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after and published by William Hamilton
stipple, published 1st March 1790
On display in Room 11 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
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by Francesco Bartolozzi, after A. Selvi
stipple engraving, circa 1750-1800
NPG D4399
Jean Cathcart (née Hamilton), Lady Cathcart
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Anne Callot
stipple engraving printed in brown, 1760s?
NPG D21579
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Giovanni Battista Cipriani
etching, published 1765
NPG D14564
by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by John Boydell, after Carlo Dolci
etching, published 1769
NPG D14561
by Francesco Bartolozzi
line engraving, late 18th century
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Mary (née Ruthven), Lady van Dyck
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Sir Anthony van Dyck, published by John Boydell
line engraving, published 1770
NPG D28482
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, late 18th century
NPG D27301
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, late 18th century
NPG D5427
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after François Clouet
stipple engraving, late 18th-early 19th century
NPG D13124
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Gilbert Stuart
hand-coloured stipple engraving, late 18th century
NPG D16777
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after John Taylor
line engraving, 1772
NPG D33180
probably by Giovanni Vitalba, after Francesco Bartolozzi
etching, 1774
NPG D14228
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt)
etching and stipple engraving, published 25 October 1774
NPG D14242
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Giovanni Battista Cipriani
etching, circa 1775-1800
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by Francesco Bartolozzi
line engraving, published 1776
NPG D13884
Gertrude Savile (née Pierrepont), Marchioness of Halifax
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after Sir Peter Lely
line engraving, published 1777
NPG D31319
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