Gaetano Stefano Bartolozzi (1757–1821) was an Italian engraver, art dealer, and merchant. He was the son of the famous engraver
Francesco Bartolozzi
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Francesco Bartolozzi (21 September 1727 – 7 March 1815) was an Italian engraver, whose most productive period was spent in London. He is noted for popularizing the "crayon" method of engraving.
Early life
Bartolozzi was born in Flo ...
, a friend of
Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn ( ; ; 31 March 173231 May 1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period (music), Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the string quartet and piano trio. His contributions ...
, the husband of the outstanding pianist
Theresa Jansen, and the father of the celebrated actress and theatre manager
Lucia Elizabeth Vestris
Lucia Elizabeth Vestris (''née'' Elizabetta Lucia Bartolozzi; 3 March 1797 – 8 August 1856) was a British actress and a contralto opera singer, appearing in works by Mozart and Rossini, among others. While popular in her time, she was more ...
.
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Theresa Jansen Bartolozzi
Therese Jansen Bartolozzi (ca. 1770 – 1843) was a pianist whose career flourished in London around the end of the 18th century. She was the dedicatee of piano works by a number of famous composers.
Early years
Therese Jansen is believed to hav ...
References
1757 births
1821 deaths
Italian merchants
Italian engravers
Burials at Kensal Green Cemetery
Bartolozzi family
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