Image
Francesco Bartolozzi
Description
Maker
Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, ca. 1725-1815), designer
William Hamilton (Scottish, 1751-1801), associated artist/maker
Peltro William Tomkins (British), publisher
Title
Sheep - Shearing
Seasons
Year
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
stipple engraving (printing process) Dimensions
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21.8 x 25.7 cm (8 9/16 x 10 1/8 inches) (plate) image
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Original--Recto:Inscribed in pencil in LR:PitruanIn Plate--inscribed in LL:Painted by W. Hamilton, R.A.; inscribed in LC:London Pubd. as the Act directs Sepr. 5. 1798 by P.W. Tomkins No. 49. New Bond Street./SHEEP - SHEARING.; inscribed in LR:Engraved by F. Bartolozzi, R.A. Engraver to his Majesty.
Marks: Stamped in brown ink on verso:R.I.S.D./MUSEUM/OF ART surrounded by PROVIDENCE/RHODE ISLAND all inscribed in a circle. Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Mrs. F. Gerard
Object Number
27.145 Type
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William Hamilton (Scottish, 1751-1801), associated artist/maker
Peltro William Tomkins (British), publisher
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