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John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a man named John Selden. He is looking directly at the viewer with long wavy hair falling past his shoulders. He has a long face, prominent eyebrows, a straight nose, and a serious expression. John Selden is dressed in a period-style garment with a high, white collar visible above a dark coat or robe. The background consists of a textured pattern within an oval frame surrounding his head and shoulders. The name "JOHN SELDEN" is printed at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
stipple engraving
Dimensions
8876 × 13408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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