Portret van Lord Elcho 1865 - 1867

anonymous

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

pencil art

watercolor

"Portret van Lord Elcho" is an anonymous portrait of Lord Elcho, a Scottish nobleman. The portrait, dating back to 1865-1867, is a small-scale photograph, measuring just 160 mm in height and 120 mm in width. The image shows Lord Elcho in a three-quarter profile, his head turned slightly to the left, and his gaze directed towards the viewer. The photograph captures the sitter's noble features, with his piercing eyes and strong jawline. The image's starkness and simplicity, common characteristics of early photography, evoke a sense of realism and historical significance.