Portrait Engraving of Hans Holbein by Francesco Bartolozzi Circa 1798

Hans Holbein the Younger (c.1497/98-1543) at Kensington Palace - Apologies for the reflections caused when photographing through the glass. Rare Surviving Original Coloured ENGRAVING by Francesco Bartolozzi, Circa 1798 Under Glass a 18thc gilt wood frame ( not a copied print ) An original stipple engraved portrait by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815) of Hans Holbein, published by John Chamberlain in 1798. This original stipple engraving also includes much work done with the rocker and other techniques. Bartolozzi was the portrait engraver par excellence in late 18th century London. To the lower-left is engraved ''From the Original Drawing by Hans Holbein'', so Bartolozzi had copied a self-portrait - possibly the small gouache of Holbein now in the Wallace Collection. Title: Portrait of Hans Holbein. At Kensington Palace. - TEXT Lower Margin Reads Left to Right : - From the original picture by Hans Holbein. Engraved By F.Bartolozzi R A Historical Engraver To His Majesty. Published as the act directs June 25th 1798 By I Chamberlaine, Brompton Middlesex. FRAME MEASUREMENTS Height : 27.75 Inches ( 71 cm ) Width : 21.5 Inches ( 55 cm ) Depth : 2.75 Inches ( 7 cm ) CONDITION A little edge toning (left side above shoulder ) commensurate with age and very faint water marks lower border around text, otherwise in lovely order, sharpe, no fading. Looks great for circa 1798 dateline. DELIVERY UK £60 Next Day Worldwide : EU £150 / USA £200 TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES : 07765 856171 Quote Ref : 0908