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John, Lord Carteret

Peter Pelham after Sir Godfrey Kneller

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man's upper body. He is facing slightly to his left, with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has a calm expression with distinct facial features, including a straight nose and closed lips. He has curly hair flowing around his shoulders. He wears an elaborate garment with a large collar and vertical stripes in dark and light tones. A decorative bow is visible over his left shoulder. The background is a simple dark tone. Text describing his title and rank is included in the lower portion of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1720
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3388 × 4749 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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