Giovanni Battista Cipriani | |
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![]() from a larger painting by John Francis Rigaud.[1] | |
Born | 1727 Florence, Italy |
Died | 14 December 1785 (aged 57–58) Hammersmith, England |
Nationality | Italian |
Known for | painting |
Giovanni Battista Cipriani RA (1727 – 14 December 1785)[2] was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755. He is also called Giuseppe Cipriani by some authors.[3] Much of his work consisted of designs for prints, many of which were engraved by his friend Francesco Bartolozzi.