John Digby, Earl of Bristol, Ambassador to Spain
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Digby, Earl of Bristol, Ambassador to Spain is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a serious-looking man with a white beard and ruffled collar. He’s wearing a dark hat and holding a folded paper in his right hand. Around him is a fancy oval frame filled with swirls, letters, and a crest at the top. The text below names him as a high-ranking official and ambassador to Spain. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in his face and clothes. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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