Portraits of Lord Melcombe and Lord Winchelsea 1781

"Portraits of Lord Melcombe and Lord Winchelsea" is a stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi after a drawing by William Hogarth. The engraving, completed in 1781, features two figures, Lord Melcombe and Lord Winchelsea, depicted in profile, with the latter standing behind a stool. The work is a fine example of the stipple engraving technique which originated in the 18th century. The intricate use of dots creates a soft, luminous effect, and the fine lines in the clothing and hair render a sense of realism. The work is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.