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Augustus, Duke of Brunswick

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man's body, centered within an ornate border. He is seated facing slightly to his left but looks directly at the viewer. He has a prominent mustache and beard with medium-length wavy hair. His facial expression is neutral, and his eyes are wide open. The man is dressed in a richly decorated dark garment, featuring a high lace collar and a sash across his shoulder. His attire is elaborately patterned with floral designs and ornate buttons. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with some stippling, giving it a textured appearance, and there is a rectangular border surrounding the rounded portrait. Below the image, there is a text caption with Latin inscriptions describing the man's title and name.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8589 × 10884 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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