Artwork
Francois Bacon
Francois Bacon is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print is an engraving of a formally dressed man with a serious expression.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraving of a formally dressed man with a serious expression.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted in a dark coat and wig, with a stern face partially lit by shadow, and his hand resting on a stack of papers, suggesting a figure of authority or intellectual.
Technique & Style
The engraving features precise lines and cross-hatching, a technique using crisscrossed lines to create shadows and texture, giving the image depth and detail.
Artist & collection
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