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Henry Somerset, 1st Duke of Beaufort, K.G.

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an individual sitting down from the waist up. The person holds a staff or baton across their body. They have wavy, shoulder-length hair and a subtle mustache and goatee. The individual wears period armor with ornate detailing, including a sash draped across the torso and a ruffled collar. The background features an oval frame with intricate line work surrounding the portrait and an insignia or coat of arms at the bottom center, containing words and heraldic symbols like a shield.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3433 × 4651 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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