Item 120: Engraving of a “Cupid Inspiring the Poesy of Sappho”, by Francesco Bartolozzi (Removed to Black Case #8), [ca. eighteenth century]
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 120
Dates
- Created: [ca. eighteenth century]
Creator
Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Engraving
Condition Note:
Fair
Measurements:
16 ¾ in. x 13 ⅞ in.
Title:
[“Cupid Inspiring the Poesy of Sappho”]
Description:
This is an engraving of a woman talking to cupid in a naturesche area. The style emanates that of the Classical Era. This print was engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi.
Francesco Bartolozzi was born in Florence on September 21, 1727. He was an Italian painter, but most of his success was gained in London. He is said to have popularized the method of crayon engraving . He originally set out to follow his father’s footsteps of being a gold and silversmith, but was placed under supervision of Ignazio Hugford and Giovanni Domenico Ferretti who taught him to paint. He developed this skill for three years and traveled to Venice where he studied engraving. He did this for six years with Joseph Wagner and eventually set up his own workshop. He died in Lisbon on March 7, 1815.
Sappho was an ancient grecian poet who lived near Eresos or Mytilene on the island of Lesbos. Her poetry is regarded for its lyrical nature, often accompanied by music in its reading. She is considered "Tenth Muse" and "The Poetess"regarding her work, though much of it is lost.
The title of the manuscript has been ascertained by a comparison with like manuscripts, such as the one digitized on Easy Auction’s website.
Transcription:
F. Bartolozzi. Sculp. [engraved/engraver]
Creator
Repository Details
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