Sir Francis Bacon

Anthony Walker

Associated Names
Anthony Walker

Artist, British, 1726 - 1765

The image is a portrait showing the figure from the waist up, facing slightly to the left. The individual has a prominent nose, full beard, mustache, and wavy, medium-length hair. The person wears formal, detailed clothing with a high lace ruffled collar and a wide-brimmed hat. The background features an ornate oval frame with the inscription "ST. FRANCIS BACON VISCOUNT ST. ALBAN LORD CHANCELLOR." At the top of the page, the text reads "For the London Magazine."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.2 × 11.5 cm (7 9/16 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.154


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65070796

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