Francesco Bartolozzi

Francesco Bartolozzi RA (21 September 1727, in Florence – 7 March 1815, in Lisbon) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.

Francesco Bartolozzi
Joshua Reynolds, Francesco Bartolozzi, 1773, Saltram House
Born(1727-09-21)21 September 1727
Florence, Italy
Died7 March 1815(1815-03-07) (aged 87)
Lisbon, Portugal
NationalityItalian
EducationIgnazio Hugford and Giovanni Domenico Ferretti
Known forEngraving
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