Shrimps! 1782

"Shrimps!", a stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, is a captivating example of 18th-century printmaking. Created in 1782, the piece showcases Bartolozzi's mastery of stipple engraving, a technique that utilizes dots to create tonal variations and smooth gradients, resulting in a subtle and delicate depiction of the subject matter. This particular print, which is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Bartolozzi's skill in capturing texture and light through this unique artistic process.