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Cato (Illustration for “Cato” Bell’s British Theatre Addison)

Francesco Bartolozzi, Edward Francis Burney

Cato (Illustration for “Cato” Bell’s British Theatre Addison)

1746-1814

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Francesco Bartolozzi, Edward Francis Burney

Cato (Illustration for “Cato” Bell’s British Theatre Addison)

1746-1814

Physical Qualities Etching and line engraving, Plate: 148 × 93 mm. (5 13/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.6584
Picture surrounded by ornamental drapery and various instruments of war at top
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In lower center, "Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R. A." At bottom, in drapery at upper right, "Act IV scene I" Lower, the title, below "Juba Sec, Marcia, see/ the happy Juba lives/ Printed for C Cooke,/ Aug. 1 1817" Below drapery at left, "Designed by F. Burney"

Markings: Claghorn stamp on back, watermark "N"

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

English, born Italy, 1727-1815
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Artist

Edward Francis Burney

English, 1760-1848
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