Captain John Smith

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The image depicts a portrait of Captain John Smith. He is shown from the chest up, facing slightly to his left but looking at the viewer. Smith has a long, wavy beard and mustache, with curly hair framing his face. He is wearing detailed armor and a ruffled collar typical of the period. There is text surrounding the oval portrait frame and additional text below the image. The background is plain, highlighting Smith's attire and the text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    facsimile

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.5 × 13.2 cm (6 7/8 × 5 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1121

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215669

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