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Francis Bacon, by William Holl II, ink, 1804

Francis Bacon

William Holl II

1804

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Francis Bacon is a 1804 ink by William Holl II, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Holl II
When & what style?
1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a portrait of a young boy with short, curly hair, wearing a ruffled collar and a dark-colored shirt. The boy is positioned centrally in the frame, with his head turned slightly to the left. The engraving is rendered in a range of grays, with the boy's face and clothing standing out against a lighter background. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus squarely on the subject. For more information on the artist who created this engraving, look up Holl II, William.

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