Dante and Other Poets
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of George Campbell Cooper
Accession Number
1896-3-298
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Francesco Bartolozzi’s “Dante and Other,” dated 1806, offers a glimpse into the enduring with literary giants at the dawn of the nineteenth century. An Italian artist who spent most of his professional in England, Bartolozzi was celebrated for his refined printmaking brought important paintings and literary subjects to broader audiences. Now part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection through the bequest of George Campbell Cooper, the work exemplifies how prints served as vital vehicles for cultural exchange during this period. Classified simply as a print, the piece reflects Bar...