Artwork
Sir Francis Bacon
Sir Francis Bacon is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Tringham. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraving of Sir Francis Bacon, created by William Tringham in 1762.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man in 17th-century attire, identified by his coat of arms. He is shown with a confident pose, one hand on his hip and the other holding a folded paper, suggesting a sense of authority or intellectualism.
Technique & Style
The engraving features fine lines and cross-hatching, a technique that layers multiple lines to achieve texture and detail, evident in the rendering of the subject's clothing and facial features.
Artist & collection
