Anton Raphael Mengs

jamesneagle

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pencil drawn

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charcoal drawing

portrait reference

pencil drawing

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19th century

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

fine art portrait

This engraving by American artist James Neagle (1765-1822) is a portrait of the renowned German painter Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779). The image is a bust-length depiction of Mengs, rendered in a realistic style and framed by an oval. Neagle captures Mengs’ contemplative gaze and the subtle details of his clothing, highlighting the artist's influence on the Neoclassical movement. The engraving, likely created for an art publication, allows viewers to appreciate Mengs' legacy and contributes to the visual record of important figures in art history.