Sir Simon George (of Cornwall) 11 - 1796

This stipple engraving, "Sir Simon George (of Cornwall)", was created by Francesco Bartolozzi in 1796. The portrait depicts a man wearing a feathered cap, turned in profile, looking to the left. The engraving is a skillful example of Bartolozzi's mastery of stipple, a technique that uses dots to create tonal variations, resulting in a soft and delicate finish. This piece, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Bartolozzi's signature style and is a fine example of the artistic conventions of portraiture during the late 18th century.