Francesco Bartolozzi, William Hamilton's Palamon and Arcite, Engraving, 1790, Framed

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Palamon & arcite

refined and large neoclassical engraving by francesco bartolozzi, depicting the story of palamon and arcite, taken from … more Palamon & arcite

refined and large neoclassical engraving by francesco bartolozzi, depicting the story of palamon and arcite, taken from "the knight's tale" by geoffrey chaucer

etching, and dotted manner printed with tannin-colored ink on laid paper

engraver: francesco bartolozzi, born in florence in 1727, died in lisbon in 1815, among the most famous and appreciated italian engravers, successfully interpreted the various carving methods: etching, burin, punctuated manner. A student of wagner in venice, he then moved to london where he found success
international and will become the owner of his own shop.

from a subject by william hamilton, famous contemporary english painter (1751- 1801)

period: plate dated 1790

in a 19th century "mecca" (silver leaf) frame

dimensions: 70 x 59 cm

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