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A Framed Hand-Colored Engraving after Giovanni Battista Cipriani by Francesco Bartolozzi, Late 18th/Early 19th Century - A hand-colored engraving after Giovanni Battista Cipriani (Italian, 1727-1785) by Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, 1727-1815), likely dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This framed print features a series of Neoclassical or Rococo decorative vignettes. The central large oval depicts four putti engaged with flowers and a bird, set against a dark background within a detailed ornamental border and surrounded by floral garlands. This central scene is visibly inscribed ”G.B. Cipriani del.” and ”F. Bartolozzi sculp.”. Smaller rectangular and oval vignettes, also against dark grounds, showcase classical urns, decorative motifs, and allegorical figures. The print is presented on cream-colored paper and mounted on a teal mat, protected under glass within a black wooden frame with an inner gilt border. Height: 21.5 inches (54.6 cm) Width: 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) The hand-colored engraving is in good condition for its age, retaining vibrant colors. The paper exhibits minor age-related toning consistent with an item of this period. The teal mat shows some surface wear. The black wooden frame has minor chips and abrasions to its gilt inner border, consistent with age and handling. Protected under glass.