Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after Thomas Engleheart, 1746–1787, British
Title:
Cecilia
Date:
1783
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Thos. Englebeart pinxt."; lettered, lower right: "Frans.Bartolozzi Sculp."; lettered, lower center: "CECILIA | Ah Lovely, but perishable-Flwer how long wearing because | Wanting no disguise look responsive of the Whitness | of the Region Within. | Publish'd as the Act directs Octr.1st. 1783 by Anthy. Molten, - No.1.Vigo Lane Saville Row."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection