Portret van Charles Hamilton Binning 1735 - 1757

Alexander van Haecken's *Portret van Charles Hamilton Binning*, a portrait engraving dating to 1735-1757, depicts Charles Hamilton Binning in an oval frame. This piece of 18th-century art is characterized by its focus on realistic detail and the use of a dark background to highlight the subject's features. Binning is shown in a formal setting, wearing an elaborate, buttoned coat and a powdered wig. Van Haecken was a prominent Dutch artist, known for his detailed engravings. *Portret van Charles Hamilton Binning* provides insight into the fashion and portraiture style of the time.