Asher B. Durand

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a full white beard and glasses. He’s wearing a dark bow tie and a patterned jacket. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face. The text at the bottom says this is an engraving from 1865, made by Frederick Halpin. Engravings like this were often used for portraits in newspapers or books. Look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed images.