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“Vortigern and Rowena” or “The Settlement of the Saxons in Britain”

Francesco Bartolozzi and John Francis Rigaud

“Vortigern and Rowena” or “The Settlement of the Saxons in Britain”

1746-1814

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“Vortigern and Rowena” or “The Settlement of the Saxons in Britain”

1746-1814

Physical Qualities Stipple engraving, Image (within borders): 272 × 371 mm. (10 11/16 × 14 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.6560
Printed in sepia ink, small margins
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In lower margin at right "F. Bartolozzi, R. A. sculpt." In lower margin at left "J. F. Rigaud, R.A. pinxt."

Markings: Claghorn stamp on back

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

1726–1814

English, born Italy, 1727-1815
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Artist

John Francis Rigaud

1741–1809

French, 1742 - 1810
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