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Sir Philip Sidney, Soldier and Poet

George Vertue after Isaac Oliver

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated against a tree with a sword beside him. He has wavy hair, a wide-brimmed hat, and is dressed in intricate clothing. There is a piece of fabric on a rock beside him. The background features trees, foliage, a building with windows, turret-like structures, and a formal garden with walking figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1745
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9038 × 13126 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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