Sir Francis Bacon

Edward Finden after Henry Corbould

Associated Names
Edward Finden

Artist, British, 1791 - 1857

Henry Corbould

Artist After, British, 1787 - 1844

The image shows a bust of a person facing forward with a neutral expression. The person has shoulder-length, wavy hair and a short, pointed beard, and is depicted wearing an elaborate garment with an ornate, ruffled collar. The garment features detailed patterns on the shoulders. In front of the bust is a rectangular stone-like surface with the word "BACON" inscribed on it, accompanied by items resembling scientific instruments on either side. The background consists of shaded, cloudy textures creating a contrast with the figure. The person is not wearing any jewelry, and the scene conveys a classical, engraved portrait style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8 × 6.3 cm (3 1/8 × 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.114


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65072054

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