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Portrait of a Man

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Man 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 is a black-and-white engraving of a man with a serious face and a full beard. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a dark, high-necked shirt. Above his head, a banner reads *Virtutis Opas* in Latin letters, and two small cherubs hold up a crown of leaves behind him. The text below the portrait is in French and seems to praise the man’s wisdom. The whole image looks carefully carved, with lots of fine lines and shading. If you like this style, check out engraving next.