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The image is a black-and-white portrait of a man, identified as Don Bernardo Yriarte, vice president of the Real Academia de las Tres Nobles Artes. The portrait appears to be a print or reproduction of a painting by Goya y Lucientes, dated 1797. The man is seated, wearing formal attire with a medal or decorative ribbon on his chest, and he is holding a small object in his hand. The background is dark, which highlights the subject. There is a handwritten inscription at the bottom of the image, which is a note about the painting and its loan. The portrait is displayed on a page that seems to be from an album or a book, and there is text at the bottom indicating the subject and the lender of the portrait.

This image shows a page from an old book or album featuring a black-and-white reproduction of a portrait painting. The portrait is of Don Bernardo Yriarte, who is seated and dressed in formal attire, including a coat with decorative elements and a medal. The text at the bottom of the image identifies the subject and the artist as Goya y Lucientes. The text also mentions that the painting was lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq. The book itself appears to be somewhat aged, with visible wear on the edges and spine.

This image displays an open book featuring a full-page reproduction of a portrait print. The book is bound in a dark, textured cover and has aged, slightly yellowed pages. The portrait itself is rendered in a monochrome, charcoal or ink style, capturing a seated man from the 18th century.

The Portrait:

• Subject: The man depicted is Don Bernardo Yriarte, identified by text below the image. He is portrayed turning his head to look directly at the viewer with a calm, thoughtful expression.
• Attire: He wears formal 18th-century clothing: a dark coat with wide, turned-back cuffs, a waistcoat with a light, possibly floral or decorative pattern, and a white cravat or stock at his neck. He is also adorned with a prominent star-shaped medal on his left chest, indicating a position of honor or membership in a chivalric order.
• Pose and Setting: He is seated in a simple, high-backed chair. His body is angled away from the viewer, but his head is turned to face forward. His right hand rests on the arm of the chair, holding what appears to be a rolled piece of paper or a small portfolio. The background is dark and indistinct, focusing all attention on the subject.
• Style: The portrait is done in a loose, expressive style characteristic of Francisco Goya's sketches and etchings. The shading is dramatic, creating strong contrasts and a sense of volume and texture in the clothing and flesh. A small, faint signature or mark is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

The Text and Context:

• Inscription on the Portrait: Below the image, a handwritten inscription in Spanish reads: "Dn Bernardo Iriarte, Vice pres. de la Rl. Academia de las tres nobles Artes, retratado por Goya en testimonio de mi alta estima... y afecto año de 1797". This translates to "Don Bernardo Iriarte, Vice President of the Royal Academy of the Three Noble Arts, portrayed by Goya in testimony of my high esteem... and affection, year 1797".
• Printed Captions (below the inscription):
  • On the left: "DON BERNARDO YRIARTE" and below it, "Lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq."
  • On the right: "GOYA Y LUCIENTES"

Overall Description:

The image showcases a historical art print—a portrait of Don Bernardo Yriarte, painted by the renowned Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1797. The print is presented in a bound volume, likely an exhibition catalog or a collection of Goya's works, and is identified with both the artist's name and the subject's name, along with a note indicating it was lent by Edward S. Harkness. The portrait conveys a sense of dignity and intellectual gravitas, fitting for a vice-president of a prestigious art academy.

The image shows a book with an open page displaying a black-and-white portrait of a man. The portrait is of Don Bernardo Yriarte, a Spanish physician and writer. The portrait is labeled "Don Bernardo Yriarte" at the bottom of the page. The image of the portrait is surrounded by a black border. The book's cover is made of brown leather and has a gold border. The book appears to be an antique, possibly from the 19th century.

The image shows an open book with a black-and-white portrait of a man on the left page. The portrait is of a man named Don Bernardo Yriarte, and it was lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq. The portrait is surrounded by a black border and has a caption in Spanish below it. The right page of the book is blank, and the book is open to the right.

The image shows an open book with a black-and-white portrait on the left page. The portrait depicts a man dressed in formal 18th-century attire, including a coat with intricate detailing and a decorative medallion or badge on his chest. He is seated in a chair, facing slightly to the left, with a composed and dignified expression. The man has short, neatly combed hair and appears to be of European descent.

Below the portrait, there is handwritten text in Spanish, which seems to provide information about the individual. The text reads:
"Don Bernardo Yiarte, Vicerrector de la R. Academia de las Nobles Artes, retratado por Goya en el año de 1791 a su estado y afecto."
This translates to:
"Don Bernardo Yiarte, Vice-Rector of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, portrayed by Goya in the year 1791 in his state and affection."

At the bottom of the page, there is printed text that reads:
"DON BERNARDO YIARTE Lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq. GOYA Y LUCIENTES"

The book itself has aged pages with visible wear, suggesting it is an antique or historical volume. The spine of the book is visible on the right, indicating that this is part of a larger collection or album. The overall presentation suggests that this is a historical or artistic document, likely part of an archive or collection related to the artist Francisco Goya, given the mention of his name in the text.

This image shows a black and white printed page from a book. The page contains a reproduction of an artwork that appears to be an etching or engraving. In the artwork, there is a figure depicted sitting in a chair with their body turned slightly to the right, wearing what seems to be period attire including attire with decorative elements, perhaps from the 18th or 19th century. The figure's arm is resting on what might be the arm of the chair, with the hand prominently displayed and fingers outstretched. Some text is visible below the artwork, indicating the artist as "GOYA Y LUCIENTES" and mentioning "DON BERNARDO IRIARTE." The book's pages are visibly aged and slightly discolored, suggesting it is an older publication. The binding of the book can be seen to the left of the image, suggesting this is a single open page from the book.

• This is a black-and-white engraving or lithograph of an 18th‑century portrait mounted on a page of an old album or book.
• The subject is a seated man in formal aristocratic dress (coat, waistcoat, cravat) with a decorative sash and a medal or star on his chest. He wears a powdered wig and sits against a dark background.
• The man’s face has been obscured by a gray square, likely to anonymize the person.
• There are captions at the bottom identifying the subject as Don Bernardo Yriarte and crediting the artist as Goya y Lucientes; the print is lent by Edward S. Harkness.
• The page shows signs of age: yellowed margins, slight staining, and worn edges behind the mounted image.

The image shows an old book opened to a page featuring a black-and-white portrait of a man in historical attire from the late 18th century. The man is seated on a chair and dressed in formal clothing typical of that era, including a coat with a medal pinned to the chest. His right hand rests on a table or armrest.

Below the portrait, there is a handwritten-style inscription in Spanish, appearing to credit the artist and provide some context about the person depicted. The printed text below the inscription reads:

"DON BERNARDO VRIARTE
Lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq."

To the right, the text "GOYA Y LUCIENTES" appears, indicating the artist Francisco Goya y Lucientes.

The page shows some aging and discoloration, especially at the top. The book itself looks old and thick with multiple pages visible. The overall setting suggests this is a historical or art book displaying classical portraits.

This image shows an open book displaying a printed black-and-white portrait of a person in historical attire. The head and face are blurred, obscuring the subject's features. The figure is seated, wearing a formal outfit with intricate detailing, likely indicative of 18th or 19th-century fashion. Below the portrait, there is handwritten text and printed captions referencing "Don Bernardo Iriarte" and "Goya y Lucientes" (Francisco Goya, the artist). The book's pages are slightly aged, suggesting this is a reproduction of a historical or artistic work.