Sir Walter Raleigh
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face. He has curly hair, a full beard, and a mustache. His right hand holds a piece of paper or a scroll, and he’s wearing a ruffled collar and a dark coat. The text below the image calls him "Brave Raleigh" and says his sharp mind can’t be captured by art. This is an old-fashioned style, but it’s not clear who he really is. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
