Artwork
The Monument of Lord Bacon, Saint Michael's Church
The Monument of Lord Bacon, Saint Michael's Church is an ink print by the Romanticist artist James Hopwood I. It dates from 1786 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Monument of Lord Bacon, Saint Michael's Church is an engraving created by James Hopwood I in 1786, depicting a religious monument within a church setting.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a statue of a contemplative man, identified as Lord Bacon, seated with a book and scroll, conveying a sense of intellectual reflection. The statue's pedestal bears inscribed text, adding a layer of commemorative significance.
Technique & Style
Executed in black-and-white, the engraving utilizes a traditional framing device, resembling a window with surrounding stone walls, a common artistic convention for representing monuments during this period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1786 by James Hopwood I, specific details regarding the engraving's commission, original display context, or subsequent ownership history are not provided in the available information.
Context
As an engraving, the work demonstrates the medium's capability for detailed reproduction, characteristic of 18th-century printmaking techniques. The subject matter reflects the era's practice of honoring notable figures through religious and intellectual iconography.
Artist & collection
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