Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

after John Francis Rigaud, 1742–1810, French, active in Britain (from 1771)

after John Boydell, 1720–1804, British

Published by Josiah Boydell, 1752–1817, British
Title:
Giovanni Battista Cipriani, Esqr. R. A.
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/8 × 6 9/16 inches (20.6 × 16.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, upper left: "xm/-"; on back, lower left: "a/- | a/- | Born 1755"; on back, lower center: "Eminent(?) Barrister(?) one of the original members of the | Royal Academy"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.12958
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait | painting (visual work) | palette | man | frill | ruffle | artist | costume | paintbrushes | easel | oval | cravat
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:37495