William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford
1739
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1739
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with a serious expression, dressed in formal clothing. He's wearing a wig and a cloak, and he looks directly at the viewer. The man is identified as William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford. The details in the portrait are precise, which suggests the artist was skilled at etching and engraving. The artist likely spent a lot of time perfecting this portrait. To learn more about the methods used to create this portrait, look into the technique: etching.
