Buy a reproduction of Portrait of Sir Joseph Banks, president of the Royal Society - niccolo schiavonetti (engraver) after thomas phillips

Artwork Description

Sir Joseph Banks Bt (1743 – 1820) was, personally, a polymath of a type that is virtually unknown in the modern world. He saw more in his travels than almost anyone in his own time, and more than most people have now, in the age of jet travel. But Banks also lived his seventy-seven years in one of the most extraordinary periods the Western world has ever seen. During his lifetime Diderot laboured on his Encyclopaedia, and Linnaeus created the system of zoological nomenclature. Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations; Immanuel Kant wrote the Critique of Pure Reason; Hegel wrote The Science of Logic and The Phenomenonogy of Mind. Beethoven wrote most of his works, and Mozart wrote all of his. Byron, the Marquis de Sade and Jane Austen brought forth their entire output. Goya, Gainsborough and Reynolds produced their major works. The French Revolution and the American War of Independence came and went; George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were Presidents. Many of these things happened in the first 20 years of Australian settlement, while the successive fleets discharged their scrofulous passengers, watched by the Aboriginal people of the region. The motto of the Royal Society, Nullius in verba, means ‘take nobody’s word for it’.

Artist Biography

early life and career

niccolo schiavonetti (engraver), an italian engraver, was born in venice in 1765. he was active in england from 1795 until his death in 1813. schiavonetti's work is highly regarded for its technical proficiency and artistic merit.

collaborations and notable works

schiavonetti worked with many prominent artists of his time, including thomas phillips. one of their notable collaborations was a portrait of sir joseph banks, the president of the royal society, in 1812. this piece showcases schiavonetti's skill in stipple engraving, a technique that involves using a series of dots to create tonal effects.

artistic style and technique

schiavonetti's expertise in stipple engraving allowed him to produce highly detailed and nuanced works. his collaboration with thomas phillips on the portrait of sir joseph banks demonstrates his ability to capture the subtleties of human expression.

key techniques: stipple engraving, a method that involves creating images using small dots.
notable collaborations: thomas phillips, with whom he worked on several projects, including the portrait of sir joseph banks.

legacy and museum collections

schiavonetti's work can be found in various museum collections, including those at somerville college (oxford, united kingdom). the college's art collection features a range of works from famous artists like roger eliot fry, george romney, and ivon hitchens.

notable museum collections: somerville college (oxford, united kingdom), national museum of fine arts (la valletta, malta)
artists with similar styles: thomas phillips, known for his work in stipple engraving and collaboration with schiavonetti.

conclusion

niccolo schiavonetti (engraver) was a master of stipple engraving, leaving behind a legacy of highly detailed and nuanced works. his collaborations with thomas phillips demonstrate his technical proficiency and artistic merit.

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references

niccolo schiavonetti (engraver) after thomas phillips, TopImpressionists.com
somerville college, oxford, united kingdom, TopImpressionists.com

niccolo schiavonetti (engraver) after thomas phillips

1765 - 1813 , Italy

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Stipple engraving
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Thomas Phillips']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Thomas Phillips']
Date Of Birth: Venice, Italy (1765)
Date Of Death: 1813
Full Name: Niccolò Schiavonetti
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks: ['Portrait of Sir Joseph Banks']
Place Of Birth: Venice

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