William Walker

Scottish, 1791 - 1867

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The image shows a man portrayed from the waist up in a classic seated position. He is slightly turned to the right with his head facing ahead. His facial features are finely detailed with a soft, youthful expression, characterized by a slightly elongated face, pronounced cheekbones, and a smooth complexion. He has short, well-groomed hair with a slight wave and sideburns that frame his face. He is dressed in period attire, wearing a dark coat over a high-necked, pleated white shirt. The background features a subtle, cloudy sky with suggestions of foliage.
Samuel Cousins, William Walker, Robert Burns, published 1842, mezzotint and etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8356

Robert Burns

Samuel Cousins, William Walker · published 1842 · mezzotint and etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8356
The image shows a portrait drawing of Sir Francis Bacon. He is depicted from the chest up, facing the viewer directly. Bacon has a bearded face with a mustache, curled hair under a broad-brimmed hat, and wears an elaborate outfit with a wide ruffled collar typical of the period. The portrait is enclosed within an oval frame on a textured background. Below the portrait, the text reads "Sr. FRANCIS BACON LP. CHANCELLOR" with a stylized signature.
William Walker, Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.156

Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor

William Walker · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.156
The engraving depicts a man in a portrait bust, enclosed in an oval frame. The man is facing forward with his head slightly turned to the right, featuring curly hair and a beard. He wears a period costume with a high collar and ornate buttons. The frame is decorated with small figures and objects, including a mask on the right. The background is plain, and below the portrait, the name "Shakspeare" is inscribed, with the engraver identified as W. S. Walker.
William Walker, Shakespeare, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.1091

Shakespeare

William Walker · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.1091
The image is a portrait engraving of Sir Francis Bacon. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left. Bacon has a serious expression, with a neatly trimmed mustache and beard. His curly hair is visible under a large, dark, wide-brimmed hat. He is dressed in formal attire with a cloak, ruff collar, and no jewelry. The portrait is set within an oval frame, surrounded by the text "BACON T. VERULAM" and at the bottom is "Sr: FRANCIS BACON Ld: CHANCELLOR." The background within the oval frame is shaded with lines, and the outer area is a plain, light-colored rectangle.
William Walker, Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.155

Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor

William Walker · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.155