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Falstaff

John Hamilton Mortimer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated, facing slightly to the side with his upper body turned towards the viewer. He has a round face with a full beard, thinning hair, and is wearing a detailed garment. The man is holding a large goblet and the background is an oval shape. Text around the image identifies him as "Falstaff" and includes a quote from Shakespeare.

Artwork Details

Date
1776
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
6990 × 9923 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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