Archives Scrapbooks

The image displays an etching of a man, formally dressed in 18th-century attire. He is seated, with one arm resting on a table, and is adorned with a medal or order. The background is dark, which brings focus to the subject. The etching is framed with a decorative border, and below the image, there is a dedication in Spanish. The text reads:

"Al Señor Don Bernardo Yriarte, del Consejo de S.M. y su Secretario de Estado y Despacho de Hacienda, su amigo. Goya y Lucientes."

Additionally, the name "DON BERNARDO YRIARTE" is printed at the bottom, along with “Goya y Lucientes,” indicating that the artwork is by the renowned artist Francisco de Goya. The image appears to be a plate from a book, as it includes the note “Lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq.” suggesting it is part of an exhibition or collection.

The image shows a page from a book featuring a portrait of a man. The portrait appears to be a detailed and formal drawing or print.

Key elements include:

1. Portrait:

   • The subject is a man dressed in formal attire, likely from the 18th century, judging by his clothing style.
   • He is wearing a coat with a distinctive collar and a decorative medallion or order around his neck.
   • The man is seated and has a relaxed posture with one arm resting on the armrest of a chair.

2. Caption and Text:

   • Below the portrait, there is a handwritten inscription in Spanish that reads: "Don Bernardo Yriarte, Miembro de la Real Academia de las Ciencias, Relatado por Goya en su Entrenamiento de 1791 y afecto año de 1791."
     • This translates roughly to: "Don Bernardo Yriarte, Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, portrayed by Goya in his 1791 training year, affectionate year of 1791."
   • The name "Goya y Lucientes" is written in the bottom right corner, indicating that the artist is Francisco de Goya, along with his patronymic, Lucientes.

3. Book Details:

   • The page is part of a book with a black spine and a simple, aged look, suggesting it might be an antique or historical collection.
   • The portrait is encased within a bordered frame that matches the style of the book.

4. Additional Information:

   • At the bottom left, it mentions "Lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq.", indicating the portrait might have been lent by Edward S. Harkness.

The overall impression is that this is a historical document or artwork related to the Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, showcasing a portrait of Don Bernardo Yriarte, a notable figure of the time.

The image shows a black-and-white engraving or print of a portrait of a man seated in an armchair. The man is dressed in formal attire, likely from the 18th century, complete with a high-collared coat, cravat, and a decorative medal pinned to his lapel. His hair is styled in a manner typical of the period, with curls framing his face.

Below the portrait, there is a caption in Spanish that reads:
"D. Bernardo Yriarte, V.P. de la R. Academia de las Nuevas Letras, retratado por Goya en 1797 y afecto año de 1797."

Translated to English, this caption means:
"Don Bernardo Yriarte, Vice-President of the Royal Academy of New Letters, portrayed by Goya in 1797 and affectionately remembered in 1797."

Additionally, there is a note at the bottom left corner that says:
"Don Bernardo Yriarte
Lent by Edward S. Harkness, Eq."

And at the bottom right corner, it says:
"GOYA Y LUCIENTES"

The print is mounted within the pages of a book, indicating it is likely a part of a collection or an album of historical portraits. The surrounding pages and binding suggest that this is an old volume.

This image depicts an old book page featuring a black-and-white portrait of a man. The portrait is labeled "Don Bernardo Yriarte."

Here are some detailed observations:

1. Portrait Description:

   • The man in the portrait is dressed in 18th-century attire, wearing a formal coat with a cravat and a decorative bow, likely indicating his nobility or high social status.
   • He is adorned with a medal or order pinned to his coat.
   • The portrait is signed with the artist's name "Goya y Lucientes" in the bottom right corner, indicating that it was painted by Francisco Goya.

2. Text Description:

   • Below the portrait, there is a handwritten or printed inscription in Spanish:
     "Don Bernardo Yriarte, de la Real Academia de las Bellas Artes, retrato por Goya en testimonio de su estimación y afecto año de 1791."
   • This translates to: "Don Bernardo Yriarte, of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, portrait by Goya in testimony of his esteem and affection, year 1791."
   • The text also includes the note "Lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq." indicating that the image was lent by Edward S. Harkness.

3. Page and Book Details:

   • The page itself appears to be part of a larger book or catalog, with a cream-colored background and black borders.
   • The edges of the book are visible, showing signs of age with slightly yellowed pages.

Overall, this image is a historical document featuring a portrait of Don Bernardo Yriarte by the renowned artist Francisco Goya, with accompanying textual information about the artwork.

This image is an engraved portrait of Don Bernardo de Yriarte, a notable historical figure. The engraving appears to be based on an artwork by Francisco Goya, as indicated by the inscription "Goya y Lucientes" at the bottom right.

Key details of the image include:

1. Portrait Subject: Don Bernardo de Yriarte, who is depicted in a seated position. He is dressed in formal attire, including a coat adorned with decorations, indicating his status and possibly his involvement in significant activities or institutions.

2. Inscription: Below the portrait, there is a Spanish inscription that reads:
   "Dn. Bernardo Yriarte, Vice Prot. de la R. Academia de las tres Nobles Artes. A los, relató poco por Goya en testimonio de su fina estimación y afecto años de 179".
   This can be roughly translated to:
   "Don Bernardo Yriarte, Vice Protector of the Royal Academy of the Three Noble Arts. To whom he related a little by Goya in testimony of his fine esteem and affection in the year 179."*
   This suggests that the portrait was made to show Goya's appreciation and respect for Yriarte.

3. Engraver: The name "Lent by Edward S. Harkness, Esq." is noted, indicating that the engraving was lent by this individual. The engraver's name appears to be at the bottom left, stating it was engraved by someone but it's partially obscured.

4. Frame: The engraving is set in a simple, light-colored frame with a black border around the print itself.

Overall, this is a historical and artistic depiction of Don Bernardo de Yriarte, reflecting his importance and the regard in which he was held by the artist, Francisco Goya.

The image is a black and white photograph of a portrait painting. The portrait depicts a man dressed in 18th-century attire, seated in a chair. He is wearing a formal coat adorned with decorative elements, possibly military or noble insignia. The man has a powdered wig, which was typical of the period, and is looking slightly to the side.

Below the portrait, there is a handwritten inscription in Spanish. The inscription reads:

"D.ⁿ Bernardo Yriarte, Dn. prof. de la R.ⁿ Academia de las tres nobles Artes, retratado de la enfermedad de su maestro y afecto a él de D.ⁿ"

Underneath the handwritten text, there is printed text that reads:

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

Additionally, the name "GOYA Y LUCIENTES" is printed on the right side of the image, indicating that the portrait was painted by Francisco Goya y Lucientes, a renowned Spanish painter.

The photograph is mounted in what appears to be an album or book, with a thick black binding visible on the right side of the image. The pages of the album are slightly yellowed, suggesting age.

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.

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.