Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
Title:
The Distinguishing Characteristic of Masonry
Date:
1802
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 23 x 28in. (58.4 x 71.1cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by Brother Stothard, R.A."; lettered, lower center: "London. Published June 1.1802. by Wm. Jeffryes & Co. Earl Street, Black Friars: | To the Grand Lodge of England | This Print representing the DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC of MASONRY, CHARITY EXERTED on PROPER OBJECTS, is, by Permission, | most respectfully Dedicated by their obedient Servant and Brother, Wm. Jeffryes."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by Brother Bartolozzi, R.A. Engraver to His Majesty."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection