FORTUNE goddess - an engraved print by Cipriani & Bartolozzi, 1783 art poster canvas gift

FORTUNE goddess - an engraved print by Cipriani & Bartolozzi, 1783 art poster canvas gift"FORTUNE" an exquisite mythological engraving by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and Francesco Bartolozzi, printed in 1783 in London. Fortuna was the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion. She might bring good or bad luck: she could be represented as veiled and blind, and came to represent life's capriciousness. Francesco Bartolozzi (1727 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. His

"FORTUNE" - an exquisite mythological engraving by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and Francesco Bartolozzi, printed in 1783 in London.

Fortuna was the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion. She might bring good or bad luck: she could be represented as veiled and blind, and came to represent life's capriciousness.

Francesco Bartolozzi (1727 – 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. His father was a gold- and silver-smith, but young Francesco manifested so much skill and taste in designing that he was placed under the supervision of two Florentine artists, including Ignazio Hugford and Giovanni Domenico Ferretti who instructed him in painting. After devoting three years to that art, he went to Venice and studied engraving, and later moved to London in 1764. He lived in London for nearly forty years and produced an enormous number of engravings. Soon after arriving in London, he was appointed 'Engraver to the King' with an annual salary of £300. He was elected a founding member of the Royal Academy in 1768, and in 1802 became the founding President of the Society of Engravers.

Giovanni (Guiseppe) Battista Cipriani (1727 – 1785) was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755. Much of his work consisted of designs for prints, many of which were engraved by his friend Francesco Bartolozzi.

This poster is a high quality "giclée" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.

This high-resolution, museum-grade fine art print is produced from a unique restored image. Printed on premium archival-quality art paper or canvas, it makes a striking addition to any interior as wall décor or a poster, and a memorable gift for lovers of antique and vintage maps, collectors of historic prints, historians, and explorers. Almost indistinguishable from the original Georgian engraving, it adds character and interest to a study, library, or office wall. It also makes a thoughtful gift for all occasions, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Father's or Mother's Day.