Holbein engraved portrait of The Lady Borow (Lady Borough). Bartolozzi c1796

by Holbein, Hans

Beautiful Holbein portrait of The Lady Borough (The Lady Borow is published on front). (Text page included). The artistic excellence of Holbein is personified in his court portraits.

Fine classical portrait of a lady. Original stipple engraving of a fine young lady, by Francesco Bartolozzi R.A. (1727-1815), Historical Engraver to his Majesty George III. Bartolozzi perfected the art of stippled engraving. He was one of the finest engravers ever, and in 1768 was a foundation member of the Royal Academy in London.

This fine portrait engraving was printed on tissue, slightly creased in being laid on heavy paper, for publication as “Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, in the collection of His Majesty, for the portraits of illustrious persons of the court of Henry VIII” by Hans Holbein (the Younger) (1497-1543). Published in London circa 1796 by the Keeper of the King’s Drawings and Medals and Fellow of the Society of Artists, John Chamberlaine.

Slight foxing at sides of this engraved tissue. This portrait to the engraved border measures 29 x 19 cm (11.25 x 7.5 inches). To plate mark measures 325 x 220 mm (11.75 x 8.5 inches). Page size is 54 x 42cm (21.25 x 16.5 inches).