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Francis Bacon, by Charles Henry Jeens, ink, 1853

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Overview

Francis Bacon is a 1853 ink by Charles Henry Jeens, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles Henry Jeens
When & what style?
1853 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face. He wears a dark hat, a ruffled collar, and a patterned jacket. The image is framed inside a circle and printed on a plain, light background. The text below says this is an engraving made from a tiny original painting. It was done by a Duke of Buckingham’s collection. Next, check out how engraving works.

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