Artwork
Lord Bacon
Lord Bacon is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This black-and-white engraving portrays a solemn figure identified as Lord Bacon within an oval frame, adorned with a decorative scroll above and his title below.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Lord Bacon, is depicted with dignified attire, including a wide-brimmed hat, ruffled collar, dark coat with lace cuffs, and a mustache, conveying an air of seriousness and formality.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases meticulous fine-line work, emphasizing textures such as lace cuffs, characteristic of 19th-century engraving techniques that utilized intricate lines to achieve depth.
Context
Created in a style prevalent during the 1800s, this piece reflects the era's preference for detailed, black-and-white prints, often used for portraiture and distribution of images.
Artist & collection
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