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Handel playing on a lyre
Public Domain

Francesco Bartolozzi and Biagio Rebecca

Handel playing on a lyre

1789

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Handel playing on a lyre

1789

Physical Qualities Etching and line engraving, Image (within border): 281 × 223 mm. (11 1/16 × 8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.6675
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In lower margin at right "F. Bartolozzi sculp." One of a group of portraits. In lower margin at left, "B. Rebecca del." In center, "Printed by Richards" Lower, "For Dr. Arnold's Edition of Handel's Works/From the Statue in Vauxhall Gardens" Still lower, in center, "Pubd. Jany 1, 1789 by S. Arnold."

Markings: Claghorn stamp on back

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

English, born Italy, 1727-1815

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Artist

Biagio Rebecca

Italian, 1735-1808

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