Portrait of a Young Woman 15 - 1800

Francesco Bartolozzi's "Portrait of a Young Woman" is an 18th-century stipple engraving, a technique that uses dots to create tonal variations. This print, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, captures the delicate features of a young woman in a white cap and dress. The soft, detailed lines of the engraving create a sense of realism and grace. Bartolozzi, a renowned Italian engraver, was known for his mastery of stipple technique and his ability to capture the likeness of his subjects with precision. This print showcases the artist's skill and the beauty of the stipple engraving style.