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Robert Thornton, M.D.

Samuel Freeman after William John Newton

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man, depicted from the chest up. He is slightly turned to his left but looks straight ahead with a serious expression. The man has neat, light-colored short hair styled back. He is wearing formal attire, including a double-breasted coat over a collared shirt with a white cravat. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background features an oval frame against a plain surface and includes an engraving notation at the bottom with details about the work, including the name "Robert Thornton, M.D." and publishing information from August 1, 1809.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1809
Medium
stipple engraving
Dimensions
3066 × 4305 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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