"Bacchant" by Francesco Bartolozzi, Italian, (1727-1815) Oil on grayish laid paper

on grayish laid paper

(60 plus 12 proofs) in the 2nd

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A fine impression of this striking early print by Anguiano

and worked primarily as an illustrator supplying drawings and prints for deluxe editions of books in France during the first half of the 20th century

"Bacchant" by Francesco Bartolozzi, Italian, (1727-1815) Oil on grayish laid paperOval stipple engraving, 1778, ed. unknown, 9 9 16 x 6 13 16, signed, titled, dated, with the publisher's info in the plate at bottom, on grayish laid paper, with at least 3 4 margins, a faint scuff to the forearm and breast, and a small discrete compression to the surface at top right of image border. This is stated to be an original composition by the artist, well known for his skillful copies after other artists. A charming image.