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Oliver Cromwell

Peter Pelham after Robert Walker

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body. He is looking at the viewer, has long wavy hair, a prominent nose, full lips, and a somber expression. The man is wearing a suit of armor with a detailed breastplate and an ornate pauldron covering his shoulder. A fabric cloak is draped over his other shoulder. The background is a simple, dark oval frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1723
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3422 × 4749 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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