Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723–1792, British
Title:
Samuel Johnson
Date:
1785
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and stipple engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower right: "F. Bartolozzi R.A. Sculpx.1785"; lettered, lower center: "SAMUEL JOHNSON L.L.D. | Born Septr. 1709; died, Decr. 13th 1784. | Published October 8th 1785, by John Fielding; Pater Noster Row, London."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Herman W. Liebert