Lord Bacon

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows a half-length portrait of Lord Bacon, seated or standing in a slightly angled pose, facing the viewer with a composed expression. He has a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, with curly hair partially visible beneath a large, intricately patterned hat. Lord Bacon is wearing historical attire with a richly detailed robe, a ruffled collar, and decorative sleeves, suggesting a status of nobility or importance. The background is a dark tone, contrasting with his lighter-colored clothing and hat. The overall style is a classic, finely detailed engraving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.3 × 6.8 cm (3 1/4 × 2 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.97


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65070464

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