Autumn
1782
Look at this elegant figure gazing skyward, crowned with grapes and holding a fresh bunch—she is the very personification of Autumn. This 1782 masterpiece is an engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, based on a design by his friend Giovanni Battista Cipriani (whose initials appear at the bottom left). Bartolozzi was a superstar of the print world, famous for his 'crayon manner' or stipple technique which used thousands of tiny dots to make the print look as soft and blended as a chalk drawing. It’s a beautiful example of Neoclassical style, blending mythological themes with a delicate, idealized beauty that was all the rage in 18th-century London.
- Technique
- Stipple engraving
- Material
- Paper
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