Abraham Cowley

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a high-collared shirt, and the lines of his face are sharply etched. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The name "Abraham Cowley" is written below the portrait, suggesting this is a formal image of him. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the hair and clothing. Want to see how this was made? Look up engraving.