biography
| name: |
Cipriani, Giambattista
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pronunciation:
[chipriahnee]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1727–85)
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| biography:
| Historical painter, born in Florence, NC Italy. In 1755 he accompanied Sir William Chambers to London, where his graceful drawings, engraved by Bartolozzi, gained great popularity. He was a member of the St Martin's Lane Academy, and in 1768 was elected a foundation member of the Royal Academy. |
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