Sir Francis Bacon

Samuel Freeman

National Gallery of Art

This black and white engraving shows an individual depicted from the waist up. The person is seated and slightly turned to the left. The individual has a well-defined jawline, a full beard and mustache, and eyes looking directly at the viewer. They have curly hair falling to just above the shoulders, partially covered by a wide-brimmed hat. The person is dressed in formal attire typical of the time period, featuring a garment with ornate detailing and a prominent ruffled collar. The background is plain. The engraving includes an inscription below the picture indicating the depiction is of Sir Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Albans, engraved by J. Freeman and published by Arch. Fullarton & Co., Glasgow.