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Captain John Smith

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a man's upper body. The man has a full beard and mustache, with medium length wavy hair. He is dressed in a detailed doublet with high collars and ornate embellishments. The man gazes directly ahead. The engraving is enclosed in an oval frame with accompanying text. Flanking the oval are vignettes of men in colonial attire and a globe. Beneath the man's image is a decorative inscription. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Medium
facsimile
Dimensions
10113 × 12665 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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