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Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam 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 is a portrait of a man in a ruffled collar and hat. He has a mustache and a serious expression. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's clothing and hairstyle suggest that he is from a historical period. The level of detail in the engraving, particularly in the subject's face and clothing, is impressive. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving is noteworthy. If you want to learn more about this technique, look up engraving.