Reskimer 1 - 1793

"Reskimer a Cornish Gent" is a stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, created in 1793. The artwork depicts a portrait of a man with a long beard, wearing a cap, and a high-collared garment. This detailed print, housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, demonstrates the artist's mastery of stipple engraving, a technique that utilizes dots to create tonal values, rendering a sense of depth and texture. Bartolozzi, a prolific printmaker, was renowned for his delicate stipple technique, making this a significant example of his work.