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Sir William Davenant

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The portrait is of a person shown from the shoulders up, facing slightly to the left with their face turned towards the viewer. They have distinctive facial features, long, curly hair cascading around their shoulders, and a laurel wreath. The clothing appears formal, likely a robe or cloak. The oval-shaped portrait is set against a background of fine lines, with a decorative banner at the bottom displaying the name "Sr. William D'Avenant K." in elegant script.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1672/1673
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
6841 × 10374 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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