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Sheep-Shearing

Francesco Bartolozzi and William Hamilton

Sheep-Shearing

1746-1814

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Sheep-Shearing

1746-1814

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, Image (within border): 203 × 254 mm. (8 × 10 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.14687
Tiny border, cut within plate-line
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In lower margin at right, just below engraved surface, "Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R. A. Engraver to his Majesty" In lower margin at left, just below engraved surface, "Painted by W. Hamilton, R. A." In center,, "London Pubd. as the Act directs, Sepr. 5, 1798, by P. W. Tomkins, No. 49 New Bond Street." Below, in center, the title

Markings: Claghorn stamp on back

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

1726–1814

English, born Italy, 1727-1815
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Artist

William Hamilton

1750–1800

English, 1751-1801
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