Portret van Sir Joseph Banks 1820 - 1828

This print, "Portret van Sir Joseph Banks," was created by Ambroise Tardieu between 1820 and 1828. It depicts Sir Joseph Banks, a renowned British naturalist, in a formal portrait style. He is shown with a distinguished air, wearing a sash and a medal, likely denoting his role as the president of the Royal Society of London. The artist uses subtle shading and a realistic depiction of the subject's features, creating a formal and dignified likeness of Sir Joseph Banks, a prominent figure in scientific exploration and the Royal Society of London. The print is an example of a portrait in the Neoclassical style.