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Francis, Duc d'Anjou, Son of Henri II

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Francis, Duc d'Anjou, Son of Henri II 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 is a black-and-white engraving of a man’s face and shoulders. His curly hair and full beard frame a serious expression. Behind him, a crown sits on a pedestal, and a banner curves around the top with French text. The text around the edges is a poem in French, praising the man’s power. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the face and crown. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one built shadows with tiny lines.