Francesco Bartolozzi (XVIII) - Ritratto di Hans Holbein
Large original engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, hand-colored, from the self-portrait by Hans Holbein.
Copy trimmed within the margin, on heavy paper, in good condition, only restorations along the lower margin and yellowing on the verso (see photo) .
Bottom left "From the Original Picture of Hans Holbein", on the right "Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R. A. Historical Engraver to his Majesty"; in the center title "Portrait of Hans Holbein" and "At Kensington Palace" and, further down "Published as the Act directs June 25. 1798 by I. Chamberlaine. Brompton Middlesex".
From the 1st edition of “Imitations of original drawings by Hans Holbein” created by Francesco Bartolozzi and published in London from 1792 to 1821.
Portrait, half-length, facing right, with short beard, a dark flat cap and a thick fur-lined robe, his left hand tucked into his robe.
Calabi & De Vesme, 1141.
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Large original engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, hand-colored, from the self-portrait by Hans Holbein.
Copy trimmed within the margin, on heavy paper, in good condition, only restorations along the lower margin and yellowing on the verso (see photo) .
Bottom left "From the Original Picture of Hans Holbein", on the right "Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R. A. Historical Engraver to his Majesty"; in the center title "Portrait of Hans Holbein" and "At Kensington Palace" and, further down "Published as the Act directs June 25. 1798 by I. Chamberlaine. Brompton Middlesex".
From the 1st edition of “Imitations of original drawings by Hans Holbein” created by Francesco Bartolozzi and published in London from 1792 to 1821.
Portrait, half-length, facing right, with short beard, a dark flat cap and a thick fur-lined robe, his left hand tucked into his robe.
Calabi & De Vesme, 1141.