Who painted Francis Bacon When a Boy?

Francis Bacon When a Boy was painted by Francis Holl in 1850.

Where can I see Francis Bacon When a Boy?

Francis Bacon When a Boy is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Francis Bacon When a Boy?

Francis Bacon When a Boy is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Francis Bacon When a Boy?

Museum-quality prints of Francis Bacon When a Boy are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Francis Bacon When a Boy

Francis Holl , 1850

Francis Bacon When a Boy is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francis Holl. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Francis Bacon When a Boy is a black-and-white engraving created by Francis Holl in 1850.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a young boy, identified as Francis Bacon, in profile. He is shown with short, neatly styled hair and a high-collared shirt with a ruffled edge.

Technique & Style

The print is based on a drawing by Arthur Hughes, which was itself derived from a colored bust. The engraving technique used by Holl involves creating detailed images using lines and shading, capturing the texture of the boy's shirt and the pattern on the fabric.