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Francis Manners, Earl of Rutland

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Francis Manners, Earl of Rutland 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 black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man in a high-collared ruff. He wears a fancy chain around his neck and holds a shield with a coat of arms. The border is packed with swirling text—his name and titles—like "Earl of Rutland" and "Knight of the Garter." The tiny cross-hatched lines create deep shadows, making his face look almost three-dimensional. The artist used this technique to add detail without color. Want to see how this style works? Check out *cross-hatching*.