This portrait of Craibe Angus, Esq. (a Glasgow art dealer) was etched on the 11th December 1879, before the male students of Haldane Academy and School of Art at Glasgow. see the "Glasgow Herald" December 12th, 1879.
Florestan Mionnet, friend of the artist in his youth, since secretary to the prince of Monaco. He is facing front, a little turned to the left, seated in an armchair.
Florestan Mionnet, friend of the artist in his youth, since secretary to the prince of Monaco. He is facing front, a little turned to the left, seated in an armchair.
Three-quarter view to the right; thick hair with curls, rolled on the forehead; growing moustaches, light curled beard. Before the shaded lines on the left background, and before work on collar on apparel.
Three-quarter view to the right; thick hair with curls, rolled on the forehead; growing moustaches, light curled beard. Burr has been removed from the side of the face, especially in frame of the ear. Additional work on the beard, and on the neck, below the chin. There is additional work on the coat and the collar, including the suggestion of a second button.
Three-quarter view to the right; thick hair with curls, rolled on the forehead; growing moustaches, light curled beard. Added work on hair and beard and right side of face. Lines have been added below the eyebrow by the bridge of the nose, and also diagonal lines crossing the ear. There is a heavy line cutting the collar of the coat.