Robert Shirley

1789

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows an engraving of a portrait of a man identified as Robertus Sherley. He is facing slightly towards his left but looking at the viewer. He has a stoic expression with distinct facial features, short hair mostly covered by a large turban, and is dressed in an ornate outfit. The man's hands are visible holding an object. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative frame with Latin text, artistic embellishments, and a smaller oval scene below depicting figures seated around a table or in a room. The background features intricate scrollwork designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    facsimile

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.6 × 10.2 cm (6 1/8 × 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1100


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215620

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