John Selden
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with long curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark collar that stands out against the lighter background. The image is inside a round frame, and the paper around it looks old and slightly yellowed. The name "John Selden" is written below the portrait, and the artist’s initials "W. J. Alais" appear at the bottom left. The style is simple and precise, with no color or extra details. If you like this kind of portrait, look up engraving to see how artists create images this way.
