{"product_id":"edward-thurlow-1st-baron-thurlow-francesco-bartolozzi","title":"Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow - Francesco Bartolozzi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi, depicting Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow, in his official robes as Lord High Chancellor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi depicts Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow, who served as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. The print is based on an original oil painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Bartolozzi, an Italian engraver who spent much of his career in London, was a master of the stipple technique. This method uses small dots to create subtle tonal gradations, allowing for a soft, painterly quality that mimics the appearance of chalk drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThurlow is shown in his official robes, seated in a high-backed chair. He wears the traditional full-bottomed wig associated with the legal profession of the eighteenth century. His expression is stern and authoritative, reflecting his reputation as a formidable political figure. Beside him, resting on a table, is the Great Seal of Great Britain, a symbol of his office. The composition follows the conventions of formal portraiture common in the Georgian era, where the subject is surrounded by objects that denote their social standing and professional responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartolozzi’s technical precision is evident in the rendering of the lace cravat and the heavy fabric of the robes. The stipple dots are applied with care to differentiate between the textures of the velvet, the intricate lace, and the powdered hair of the wig. The inclusion of the coat of arms at the base of the print, along with the formal lettering, identifies the sitter and his titles. This work provides a clear view into the visual culture of the British legal and political elite during the late eighteenth century. It remains a fine example of the reproductive printmaking that allowed the public to engage with the likenesses of prominent figures of the day.\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=\"\/products\/grotesque-head-in-high-fur-cap-david-deuchar\" 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;\"\u003eGrotesque Head in High Fur Cap - David Deuchar — David Deuchar\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-cullen-bryant-alfred-jones\" 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;\"\u003eWilliam Cullen Bryant - Alfred Jones — Alfred Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francesco Bartolozzi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443320426831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443327865167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443327897935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443327930703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443327963471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443327996239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443328029007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443328061775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443328094543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443328127311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443328160079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443328192847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Edward-Thurlow-1st-Baron-Thurlow_Poster_CompositorV1_1786225789085.jpg?v=1786410510","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/edward-thurlow-1st-baron-thurlow-francesco-bartolozzi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}