Robert Stafford of Bradfield, Berks

David Loggan

Associated Names
David Loggan

Artist, English, 1634 - 1692

The image depicts a man in an ornate garment with a wide decorative lace collar framed within an oval border. He is facing the viewer with a composed expression, showing his upper body and head. His facial features include a prominent nose, rounded cheeks, and medium-length, curly hair. There are decorative elements such as swirling patterns and ribbon-like scrollwork around the frame, as well as an emblem or coat of arms with heraldic symbols at the bottom. The background is grandiose and complements the formal and historical style of the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 34.4 × 26.2 cm (13 9/16 × 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1140


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

Q65222629

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