Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by Francesco Bartolozzi in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Francesco Bartolozzi left, the most famous is Thomas Cheesman (1777), in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. Our catalog holds 2 works by Francesco Bartolozzi; the gallery has kept the 2 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
This oil on canvas portrait depicts Thomas Cheesman, an English engraver and draughtsman. Attributed to the artist Francesco Bartolozzi, the work was created circa 1777. The subject, who lived from 1760 to circa 1834, is presented in a formal manner that identifies his professional standing. The painting is held within the National Portrait Gallery in London.
In this 1786 composition, we find ourselves drawn into a quiet, wooded setting where three women are gathered. There is a sense of ease in their posture, a feeling of shared companionship that feels almost private, as if we have stumbled upon a fleeting moment of rest. The figures are positioned with a natural grace; one woman rests on the left, while the other two are situated closer to the…
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Francesco Bartolozzi | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Portrait Gallery |
London | 1 | Thomas Cheesman |
 Hermitage Museum |
Saint Petersburg | 1 | Bacchante |
Barely a decade, 1777 to 1786, gave the world every dated Francesco Bartolozzi original in this selection: here it is, year by year.
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This oil on canvas portrait depicts Thomas Cheesman, an English engraver and draughtsman. Attributed to the artist Francesco Bartolozzi, the work was created circa 1777. The subject, who lived from 1760 to circa 1834, is presented in a formal manner that identifies his professional standing. The painting is held within the National Portrait Gallery in London.
In this 1786 composition, we find ourselves drawn into a quiet, wooded setting where three women are gathered. There is a sense of ease in their posture, a feeling of shared companionship that feels almost private, as if we have stumbled upon a fleeting moment of rest. The figures are positioned with a natural grace; one woman rests on the left, while the other two are situated closer to the…
Thomas Cheesman (1777).
49 years old: Thomas Cheesman dates from 1777, and Francesco Bartolozzi was born in 1728.
Our catalog holds 2 works by Francesco Bartolozzi, dated from 1777 to 1786.
Mostly in National Portrait Gallery (London) and Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg). The museum table above lists them all.
On this page, the earliest is Thomas Cheesman (1777) and the latest Bacchante (1786).
