John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a man named John Selden. He is looking directly at the viewer with long wavy hair falling past his shoulders. He has a long face, prominent eyebrows, a straight nose, and a serious expression. John Selden is dressed in a period-style garment with a high, white collar visible above a dark coat or robe. The background consists of a textured pattern within an oval frame surrounding his head and shoulders. The name "JOHN SELDEN" is printed at the bottom of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stipple engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.4 × 10 cm (6 1/16 × 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1088

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215586

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