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Thomas Flatman

William Faithorne

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the waist up, seated with his body turned slightly to one side. His facial features include a prominent nose and full lips, framed by long, wavy hair that falls past his shoulders. He is dressed in a dark, elegant garment with voluminous sleeves, and a large, light-colored cravat is tied neatly at his neck. The man is holding a document with a circular emblem or portrait and text. The background includes architectural elements like a column and a window on the right, showing a faint landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1690
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3355 × 4565 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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