William Hamilton

British, 1751 - 1801

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This is a drawing of an allegorical scene with classical figures. The central figure is seated on a pedestal, wearing a regal robe and crowned by a standing figure. The pedestal has the inscription "REDENTI SATVRNIA REGNA" and is flanked by two cherubic figures, one holding a cornucopia. To each side, a robed female figure stands on a pedestal, one holding an olive branch and the other holding a bouquet of flowers. Each figure is framed within a niche, creating a sense of architectural depth. The scene is detailed, capturing the grandeur and symbolism typical of neoclassical art, with elements such as drapery, architectural structures, and textures adding to the composition.
Francesco Bartolozzi, Charles Ansell, James Matthews, Molteno, Colnaghi, & Co., Allegory on the Recovery of the King, 1790, stipple engraving on wove paper, Gift of James A. Bergquist in honor of Dwayne and Faith Perry, 2018.30.1

Allegory on the Recovery of the King

Francesco Bartolozzi, Charles Ansell, James Matthews, Molteno, Colnaghi, & Co. · 1790 · stipple engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.30.1

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The Seasons

Francesco Bartolozzi, Peltro William Tomkins, James Thomson · 1797 · bound volume with letterpress text and illustrated with 21 color stipple engravings inked à la poupée after Hamilton, including 7 full page (versos blank; 5 by Tomkins, 2 by Bartolozzi), 5 headpieces (3 by Tomkins, 2 by Bartolozzi), 5 tailpieces (3 by Tomkins, 2 by Bartolozzi), and 5vignettes (by Tomkins) ·  Accession ID  1996.38.1