Portrait of Sir Herbert von Herkomer

This etching depicts the German-British painter and printmaker Sir Herbert von Herkomer (1849–1914), shown with a full beard and contemplative expression. The work exemplifies the etching revival of the late 19th century, when artists revived the technique as a fine art medium. Von Herkomer was a prominent figure in both painting and printmaking, known for his realist work and technical skill in etching. The portrait captures the artist at mid-career, when he had already established himself as an influential teacher and Royal Academician. The subsidiary sketch of two children in the lower portion demonstrates the artist's range across figure studies.