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Description: Source unknown, to be determined. Jane Shore.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Francesco Bartolozzi' after an anonymous artist. Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815) was an Italian engraver, who spend most his time in London. He was born (and received his first training) in Florence. There he was trained by Hugford and Ferretti, before moving to Venice. There he came under the influence of the work of Joseph Wagner. After a short stay in Rome, he left for London in 1764. Although he is not the inventor of crayon style / stipple engraving, he is credited with popularising the engraving method.
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Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Jane Shore.' - Portrait of the courtesan Jane Shore. Jane Shore was a concubine to Edward IV of England.
Condition: Good, given age. Ample margins, foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 22 x 29 cm. The image size is ca. 13.6 x 19 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 11.4 inch. The image size is ca. 5.4 x 7.5 inch.
Medium: Stipple engraving on Wove paper.
Location: TPCLA-A21-14
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