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Gustavus Adolphus

Thomas Cecil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up sitting in a formal posture. He has a mustache and goatee, styled hair, and wears ornate attire with a lace collar and shoulder piece. He holds a baton or staff in his right hand. The portrait is in an oval frame with cherubs and decorative elements. Above the frame is a cartouche with scrollwork and cherubs holding a laurel wreath. The background has intricate patterns.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8162 × 12748 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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