Artwork preview

Francis Bacon

J. Cochran after Paulus van Somer I

National Gallery of Art

The portrait depicts a man in a historical formal outfit, featuring a mustache and a neatly trimmed beard. He is standing with one hand resting on a decorative surface. The man is positioned slightly turned to his right, facing towards the viewer. He wears a dark, broad-brimmed hat and a garment with elaborate patterns, along with a large, ruffled collar. The background is plain with draped fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1832
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8871 × 13603 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original