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Sir John Reade, Baronet

Rosalba Carriera

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person from the chest up, facing slightly to the left. They have delicate features, light skin, arched eyebrows, light eyes, and light curly hair framing their face. They are wearing an elegant outfit with a richly detailed waistcoat with a swirling gold pattern, a dark overcoat, and a white cravat. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a dark, subdued gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
1739
Medium
pastel on blue laid paper mounted to canvas (on strainer)
Dimensions
4804 × 5989 px
Public Domain
Yes
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