Francesco Bartolozzi after Joshua Reynolds, The Affectionate Brothers, 1798.

Description

Francesco Bartolozzi after Joshua Reynolds, The Affectionate Brothers, original hand coloured stiple engraving (1798).
"The Affectionate Brothers", Peniston Lamb (1770-1805), with his brothers William Lamb, later 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) and Frederick James Lamb, later 3rd Viscount Melbourne (1782-1853). Original engraving (after Sir Joshua Reynolds) by Francesco Bartolozzi (Florence 1727 – Lisbon 1815).
The engraving shows three children with drapery and trees in background.
Underneath the picture is printed; / Sir Joshua Reynold pinxt. R.A. / F.Bartolozzi Sculpt. R.A. / The Affectionate Brothers / Published as the Act directs July 2nd 1798.This section is folded underneath the engraving.
Size: 253x362mm (engraving)
253x58mm (folded section)