Charles Montagu, First Earl of Halifax

John Smith after Sir Godfrey Kneller

Associated Names
John Smith

Artist, English, probably 1652 - 1742

Sir Godfrey Kneller

Artist After, English, 1646 - 1723

The image is a portrait showing a three-quarter view of the subject's body, from the waist up. The person is standing with one arm bent and resting on their hip, while the other arm is extended slightly outwards. The individual has curly, shoulder-length hair, which frames their face. Their facial features include a composed expression with slightly parted lips and eyes looking directly at the viewer. The person's attire consists of an elaborate garment with a high-collared shirt featuring a cravat-type neckpiece, and a jacket adorned with decorative buttons. A cape or cloak drapes over their shoulder. The background features a natural setting with leafy trees and a slightly blurred forest scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 34 × 24.8 cm (13 3/8 × 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.578


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

Q65360561

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