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Sir Francis Bacon, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850

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Overview

Sir Francis Bacon 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 ruffled collar and a hat. He is wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front. The background is light, and there is an oval frame around the man with a design of leaves and flowers at the top. The man's face is serious, and he is looking to the side. His hair is curly, and he has a beard. The frame is decorated with lines and patterns, and there is a banner at the bottom with the words "S. Francis Bacon" written on it. This portrait is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination.

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