Bacon
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bacon is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a wide face, a dark hat, and a ruffled collar. He’s framed inside a decorative border that looks like a tiny building, with columns and a pediment. The name "Bacon" is written below the picture in fancy letters. The print uses fine lines and shading to show his features—no color, just light and dark. This style was common in old books and magazines. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed images like this with just a pen and paper.
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