Lord Bacon
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white portrait shows a serious-looking man in a wide-brimmed hat and ruffled collar. His dark coat has lace cuffs, and his face has a sharp jaw and a mustache. The image is framed inside an oval, with a decorative scroll above his head and the words "LORD BACON" printed below. The small details—like the texture of his lace cuffs—stand out in this engraving. This style was common in the 1800s, when artists used fine lines to create depth. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made intricate prints.
