Robert Devereux, Second Earl of Essex
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robert Devereux, Second Earl of Essex is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait depicts a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a hat and a cloak. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward. The background is a plain color. The man's clothing and hairstyle suggest that he is a noble or aristocrat from the 16th or 17th century. The engraving technique used to create the portrait is evident in the detailed lines and shading. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism in art.
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