Alfred Tennyson before 1897

This small-scale pencil drawing, "Alfred Tennyson", is an anonymous portrait of the famed Victorian poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson, created before 1897. This drawing is a delicate and intimate depiction of the poet, capturing his profile with a sense of quiet contemplation. The artist's attention to detail in capturing Tennyson's features adds to the work's realism and authenticity. The simple, yet elegant composition highlights the subject's importance and the drawing's intended audience.