Lady Barkley 22 - 1795

Francesco Bartolozzi’s stipple engraving, *Lady Barkley*, is a detailed portrait of an aristocratic woman in profile, dated 1795. She is depicted wearing a elaborate headdress and a decorative bodice, indicating her status and wealth. Bartolozzi was a renowned Italian engraver who specialized in stipple engraving, a technique that creates soft, tonal effects. This print, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases his mastery of this technique, giving the image a delicate and refined look.