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Isaac Casawbon

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Isaac Casawbon 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 portrait shows a man with a long beard and dark clothing. He is framed by an oval border with text, possibly his name, around the edge. The man's attire and the style of the engraving suggest a formal, old-fashioned setting. The level of detail in the engraving, such as the texture of the man's clothing and the folds of his collar, indicates a high level of craftsmanship. If you're interested in more art like this, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.