William Harvey, M.D.

published 1653

William Faithorne

Associated Names
William Faithorne

Artist, English, 1616 - 1691

The image shows a bust sculpture of a man, depicting only his head and shoulders. The man is positioned with his body turned slightly to the side while his face looks directly forward. His facial features include cheekbones, a straight nose, and a mouth with slightly downturned corners. His hair is of medium length, covering the ears, and appears wavy. The clothing styled on the bust resembles a classical toga or robe. The pedestal has the inscription "GULIELMUS HARVEUS." There is no jewelry. The background has fine parallel lines, creating a textured appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.2 × 9 cm (5 3/16 × 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.690

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fagan 1888, no. 41

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, 1951.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1888

  • Fagan, Louis. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Engraved Works of William Faithorne. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1888.

Wikidata ID

Q65368422

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