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Gowin Knight, M.B., F.R.S.

Benjamin Wilson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up, seated in a chair. The subject is facing slightly to the viewer's left, with their right forearm on a surface and their left hand on their lap. They have long, curly hair, a prominent nose, and a composed expression. The individual is dressed in period clothing including a long-sleeved coat with buttons and cuff ruffles, a vest, and a white neck scarf or cravat. In the background, there are indistinct textures resembling a wall, with a small part of a piece of furniture visible on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1751
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4451 × 5443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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