This is an engraving by F. Gouin from 1820 depicting the German naturalist and explorer, Friedrich Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt. The portrait shows Humboldt in a formal pose, with his hair styled in a short, wavy cut and his clothing adorned with a high collar and a fur-trimmed coat. The engraving is executed in a detailed and realistic style, capturing the likeness of Humboldt with a striking resemblance.

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Photo credit: © Recall Pictures / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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