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Lord Thomas Fairfax

William Faithorne after Robert Walker

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving showing the upper body of a man in a classical portrait style. The man's head is turned slightly to his left, while he gazes directly at the viewer. He has a prominent nose, thin lips, and a small mustache along with a well-groomed beard on his chin. His eyes are deep-set, and he has shoulder-length, wavy hair that frames his face. He is wearing a high-collared garment beneath a suit of armor that covers his shoulders and chest. The background consists of an oval frame with the inscription "THOMAS. L? FAIRFAX • BARON • OF • CAMERON" as well as "Obit : 1671 Ætat. 60." The background inside the oval features a cross-hatching pattern.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9272 × 11046 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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