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Francis Lord Bacon

John Chapman

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of Francis Lord Bacon, Viscount St Albans. He is facing slightly to his left, looking directly at the viewer with a solemn expression. He has a trimmed beard and mustache, medium-length hair slightly curled under a tall hat. He wears a dark garment with a textured pattern and a large white ruffled collar. The background features an oval frame against a light brown, spotted texture. Below the portrait is a detailed illustration showing an interior scene with an empty chair and two figures. Text under the portrait identifies the person as "Francis Lord Bacon, Viscount St Albans."

Artwork Details

Date
published 1798
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9591 × 12373 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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