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Bonaventura, Comte de Buquoy

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Bonaventura, Comte de Buquoy 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 engraving depicts a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a ruffled collar and a cloak over his shoulder. He holds a long, thin object in his right hand, possibly a sword or a scepter. The man is set against a dark background, and the engraving features intricate cross-hatching and shading to create depth and texture. The engraving is surrounded by an ornate border, with text written in a curved line above and below the image. The text is written in a formal, cursive script and appears to be in Latin or French. The level of detail and craftsmanship in this engraving suggests that it is a high-quality work of art. To learn more about this style of engraving, look up the technique of cross-hatching.