Artwork
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Robert Cooper. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraving of Francis Bacon, created by Robert Cooper in 1806.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a serious-looking man dressed in 17th-century attire, characterized by a wide-brimmed hat, ruffled collar, and ornate coat, set against a plain background.
Technique & Style
The image was produced through the engraving process, where lines are incised into a metal plate to form the image, with the density and texture of these lines creating the details of the subject's face and clothing.
Artist & collection
