"Bacchant" by Francesco Bartolozzi, Italian, (1727-1815) Oil (60 plus 12 proofs) in

(60 plus 12 proofs) in the 2nd

Hermansader was born in Reading

Miniature Series 39

and worked primarily as an illustrator supplying drawings and prints for deluxe editions of books in France during the first half of the 20th century

probably 1940's

"Bacchant" by Francesco Bartolozzi, Italian, (1727-1815) Oil (60 plus 12 proofs) inOval stipple engraving, 1778, ed. unknown, 9 9 16 x 6 13 16, signed, titled, dated, with the publisher's info in the plate at bottom, on grayish laid paper, with at least 3 4 margins, a faint scuff to the forearm and breast, and a small discrete compression to the surface at top right of image border. This is stated to be an original composition by the artist, well known for his skillful copies after other artists. A charming image.