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James Nares

William Ward

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man's upper body, including his head and shoulders. The man is facing slightly to his left with a composed expression. His facial features include prominent cheekbones, a straight nose, and a slight smile. He has formal 18th-century styled hair with curled sides and a voluminous top. He is dressed in a dark coat over a lighter waistcoat and a white neckcloth. The background features an oval frame of foliage and a plain background with some speckled patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1780-1810
Medium
stipple engraving
Dimensions
3435 × 4261 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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