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.
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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
Print
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.