Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after Pierre N. Violet, 1749–1819, French
Title:
Astronomy
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "P.Violet pinxt."; lettered, lower right: "F.Bartolozzi Sculpt. | Vide Young's night thoughts. 9th Night"; lettered, lower center: "ASTRONOMY | - I pause at ev'ry planet on my road, | And Ask for Him, who gives their orbs to roll, | London.Pubd. Jany 1-1793 by C. Guisan: & Sold by J.F. Tomkins No.49 New Bond Street."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection