{"product_id":"maternal-care-francesco-bartolozzi","title":"Maternal Care - Francesco Bartolozzi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, depicting a mother with two infants in a soft, classical style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaternal Care is a fine example of the stipple engraving technique, a method for which Francesco Bartolozzi became widely known during his tenure in London. The work depicts a mother cradling two infants, one of whom reaches towards her while the other rests peacefully in her lap. The composition is contained within an oval frame, a common device in eighteenth-century printmaking that directs the viewer's attention to the central figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartolozzi, an Italian engraver who moved to England in 1764, was a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts. His mastery of stipple engraving allowed for subtle gradations of tone, mimicking the soft textures of skin and fabric more effectively than traditional line engraving. This print demonstrates his ability to render soft light and shadow, creating a sense of volume and depth. The figures are rendered with a gentle naturalism, typical of the period's interest in domestic and sentimental subjects. The drapery of the mother's garment is handled with precision, showing the weight and fold of the cloth as it cascades around the children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the broader European interest in classical themes and refined technical execution that defined the Neoclassical era. Bartolozzi's work was highly sought after by collectors and publishers, as his prints were often used to reproduce paintings by contemporary artists. In this instance, the inscription indicates that the design originated from Bartolozzi himself. The print serves as a record of the technical standards of the late eighteenth-century print trade, where the skill of the engraver was as valued as the original composition. The clean lines and balanced composition provide a quiet, contemplative image suitable for a variety of interior settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/sweet-dreams-firmin-baes\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSweet Dreams by Firmin Baes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portret-van-joan-derk-van-der-capellen-tot-den-pol-johan-antonie-kaldenbach\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol - Johan Antonie Kaldenbach by Johan Antoni Kaldenbach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/francesco-bartolozzi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Francesco Bartolozzi →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francesco Bartolozzi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462540263759,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462548488527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462548521295,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462548554063,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462548586831,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462548619599,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462548652367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462548685135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462548717903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462548750671,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462548783439,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462548816207,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Maternal-Care_Poster_CompositorV1_1792126971538.jpg?v=1794361645","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/maternal-care-francesco-bartolozzi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}