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Anthony Henley

Sir Godfrey Kneller

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a close-up drawing of a person's head and part of the shoulders, with a frontal view. The facial features are delicately rendered, including prominent eyes, a straight nose, and closed lips. The hair is styled in loose waves framing the face. The drawing is monochrome with shades of gray. There are no clothing details, jewelry, or objects. The background is plain, with a textured appearance similar to the drawing paper.

Artwork Details

Date
before 1694
Medium
black chalk heightened with white chalk on brown laid paper
Dimensions
3569 × 4937 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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