James Posselwhite

British, 1798 - 1884

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The image shows the upper half of a man, identified as Lord Bacon. He is positioned facing slightly to the right but looking directly at the viewer. His facial features include a prominent mustache and a short, full beard. His hair is wavy, extending to his ears, and he is wearing a large, dark hat. He is dressed in a dark, elaborately designed garment with puffed sleeves and has a wide ruffled collar made of lace encircling his neck. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is a plain, textured surface.
James Posselwhite, Lord Bacon, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.138

Lord Bacon

James Posselwhite · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.138

The image shows a man in a three-quarter view, turned slightly to his right and looking directly at the viewer. He has a full mustache, a beard framing his chin, curly shoulder-length hair peeking out from under a wide-brimmed hat, and wears ornate clothing typical of the early modern period, including a high ruff around his neck. The background is plain, with no visible jewelry or objects in his hands, conveying a formal setting.
James Posselwhite, Lord Bacon, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.139

Lord Bacon

James Posselwhite · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.139