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John Quarles, Poet

William Marshall

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait engraving of a person's upper body. The individual faces forward with a slightly tilted head. They have a long face, prominent nose, slightly parted lips, and eyes looking ahead. The person has long, wavy hair reaching their shoulders and wears formal attire with a dark, buttoned jacket and a light collar with a bow tie or decorative element. They hold a paper in their right hand against their chest. The background features a decorative oval frame with a crest and floral or leafy elements. Below the portrait is a block of text providing context or inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1649
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7911 × 12757 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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