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The image is an engraving featuring a bust-length portrait of a man named Albrecht von Haller. The portrait shows him facing slightly to the right, with curly hair extending to his shoulders. He has a broad forehead, downturned mouth, and a defined nose. He is depicted wearing an ornate coat with several buttons and a cravat around his neck. The engraving is housed within a circular frame adorned with intricate patterns and swags. The background features detailed line work, and the frame is surrounded by additional decorative elements. Below the illustration, the name "ALBRECHT V. HALLER" is engraved in capital letters.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Albrecht V. Haller
Thomas Ryder
- Date
- c. 1780
- Medium
- etching and engraving
- Dimensions
- sheet (irreg.): 21.7 × 12.7 cm (8 9/16 × 5 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1980.45.1770
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1751 to 1775
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- British
- Costume
- Portrait
- Man
- Writing
- Frame
NGA object ID 59519. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.