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Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815

The Transparency Picture at the Bank of England

1790

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Francesco Bartolozzi, The Transparency Picture at the Bank of England, 1790, Stipple engraving and line engraving, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, B1978.43.580.




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  • Creator

    Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
    after William Hamilton, 1751–1801

  • Title

    The Transparency Picture at the Bank of England

  • Date

    1790

  • Materials & Techniques

    Stipple engraving and line engraving

  • Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering

    Lettered, upper center: "GEORGIUS IIID.G.MAGN.BRIT.FR.ET HIB. REX | REDE.UNT SATURNIA REGNA"; lettered, lower left: "Wm Hamilton R.A. pinxt."; lettered, lower right: "P.W.Tomkins sculpt. late pupil of F. Bartolozzi R.A."; lettered, lower center: "To the Honorable THE GOVERNOR, DEPUTY GOVENOR and DIRECTORS of the Bank of England, | This Print from the Transparent painting exhibited on the 24th, of April 1789, | in the FRONT of the BANK in celebration of His Majesty's Complete Recovery & Public Visit to ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL, | is by permission most humbly dedicated by their most obedient and devoted servants Wm. Hamilton & P.W. Tomkins | Allegory- Center Figure Represents the City of London with Sword of State and City Charita Boy on the Right, Commerce, Supporting the City of Arms- | Boy on the Left, Liberality, Britannia on a Triumphant Carr Conducted by Hygiaea, Goddess of health, Peace & Plenty Coming Hand in Hand from Heaven to pour for their | Blessings into the Lap of Britannia- Medalian Geo.III. Trumpet of Same branching forth Honor and Peace, Frieze Lyon, the Earth of Britain, Bos, Genu of Cultivation; | Supporting the Rich Produce of their Labor by Agriculture. | London Published as the Act directs April 23 1790 by J.F. Tomkins No.18 New Bond St."

  • Credit Line

    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

  • Copyright Status

    Public Domain

  • Accession Number

    B1978.43.580

  • Classification

    Prints

  • Collection

    Prints and Drawings

  • Access

    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Link

    https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:40781

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