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An Indian Cacique of the Island of Cuba, Addressing Columbus/Concerning a Future State

Francesco Bartolozzi and Benjamin West

An Indian Cacique of the Island of Cuba, Addressing Columbus/Concerning a Future State

1746-1814

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An Indian Cacique of the Island of Cuba, Addressing Columbus/Concerning a Future State

1746-1814

Physical Qualities Etching and line engraving, 199 × 169 mm. (7 13/16 × 6 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.6557
Margins
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In lower margin at right, just below engraved surface, "F. Bartolozzi sculpt." In lower margin at left, just below engraved surface, "B. West delint." Lower in center, the title. Still lower in margin "Publish'd Novr. 18, 1794 by I. Stockdale, Piccadilly"

Markings: Claghorn stamp on back

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

1726–1814

English, born Italy, 1727-1815
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Artist

Benjamin West

1737–1819

American, 1738-1820
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