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Abraham Cowley

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a bust of a man depicted from the chest up on a pedestal. The man has long, wavy hair reaching his shoulders with soft curls. His face is smooth with a straight nose and slightly pursed lips. He wears a draped garment fastened at the shoulder. The background features an arched niche with decorative detailing. The pedestal has an inscription with the name "ABRAHAMVS COVLEIVS Anglus."

Artwork Details

Date
published 1668
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8618 × 13192 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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