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Bacon, Baxter, Blackstone, Beattie, Burns

Unknown 19th Century

1850

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Bacon, Baxter, Blackstone, Beattie, Burns is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows five men’s faces in a row. Each one is drawn in black lines on a light background. Their clothes look old-fashioned—ruffled collars, wigs, and fancy coats. The paper is yellowed and worn. The names under each face are written by hand. One man has a big curly wig. Another wears a simple jacket with a bow tie. The lines are tight and dark, making the faces stand out. This style of drawing is called engraving.