Portret van William Russell, Lord Russell by Jacob Houbraken

Portret van William Russell, Lord Russell 1737 - 1739

pencil drawn

aged paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

charcoal drawing

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

graphite

This engraving, "Portret van William Russell, Lord Russell," by Jacob Houbraken, depicts William Russell, Lord Russell, in an oval frame surrounded by decorative elements. The engraving, created between 1737-1739, shows Lord Russell with a powdered wig and a serious expression. Houbraken, a renowned Dutch engraver, is known for his portraits and historical engravings. This piece is a fine example of his work and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.