Francesco Bartolozzi and Giovanni Battista Cipriani
Sympathy
1746-1814
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Stipple engraving, Image (surface within border): 95 × 77 mm. (3 3/4 × 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.6600
Engraved surface is oval, surrounded by tiny border; printed in sepia ink (reddish)
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 Sculp." In lower margin at left, just below engraved surface, "G. B. Cipriani inv." In lower margin in center, the title. Below "----the generous spirit takes a part/ As goodness, glory, pity, move the heart." Still lower, "Publish'd May 21st, 1782 by Susa. Vivares No. 13 Great Newport Street."
Markings: Claghorn stamp on back
Artist
Giovanni Battista Cipriani
1726–1784
Italian, 1727-1785; active in Britian
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