Genius and Beauty 1782
francescobartolozzi
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, etching, engraving
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portrait
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drawing
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neoclacissism
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allegory
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etching
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figuration
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form
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line
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history-painting
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academic-art
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nude
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engraving
"Genius and Beauty" is a stipple engraving created by Francesco Bartolozzi in 1782. The print depicts a scene of allegorical figures representing Genius, Beauty, and Cupid. The composition is set in a circular frame, highlighting the theme of artistic inspiration and the eternal bond between creativity and its subject. The work is a testament to Bartolozzi's mastery of the stipple technique, characterized by its soft, tonal gradients and delicate lines. The print is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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