"Bacchant" by Francesco Bartolozzi, Italian, (1727-1815) Oil on thin cream laid japan

on thin cream laid japan with inclusions

all members of the N

(60 plus 12 proofs) in the 2nd

on grayish laid paper

Miniature Series 39

"Bacchant" by Francesco Bartolozzi, Italian, (1727-1815) Oil on thin cream laid japanOval 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.