James Butler, First Duke of Ormonde

David Loggan

Associated Names
David Loggan

Artist, English, 1634 - 1692

The image depicts a man from the mid-torso up, slightly turned to his left but looking directly at the viewer. The man has long, curly hair that falls to his shoulders and a prominent mustache. He is wearing ornate clothing with a richly embroidered ascot or cravat and a formal robe adorned with a decorative emblem on his left shoulder. Surrounding him is a large oval frame featuring intricate leaf and ribbon patterns. Below the portrait, there is a plaque with text and a coat of arms bearing various heraldic symbols. The background is a neutral shading that emphasizes the details of the man's features and attire, highlighting the formality and regality of the presentation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 36.8 × 25.5 cm (14 1/2 × 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.948


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); 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

Q65222620

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