George, Lord Jeffreys

after Sir Godfrey Kneller

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Edward Cooper

Publisher, British, active 1682 - 1754

Sir Godfrey Kneller

Artist After, English, 1646 - 1723

The image shows a portrait of an individual from the chest up, depicted in an upright position. The person has a composed and slightly direct gaze, with prominent facial features, including a well-defined nose and lips. The hair is long, cascading in voluminous curls that frame the face. The person is dressed in ornate clothing, featuring intricate patterns and detailed fabric. There is no visible jewelry, but the clothing itself is richly decorated. The background is a simple, unadorned dark backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.4 × 18.6 cm (9 3/16 × 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.724

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65214696

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