Francois Bacon
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Francois Bacon is a 1750 ink by Jean Baptiste Compagnie, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He wears a high collar with ruffles and a dark coat over a patterned shirt. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothing. The name "François Bacon" is written below, but the style looks like an old print. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the fabric and skin look real. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints without paint.
Jean Baptiste Compagnie (1700–1799) was an artist.
See the richer artist page
