Robert Bruce, First Earl of Arlesbury

Robert White after Sir Peter Lely

Associated Names
Robert White

Artist, English, 1645 - 1703

Sir Peter Lely

Artist After, English, born Germany, 1618 - 1680

The image shows a man standing, looking at the viewer. He has distinct features, including a long nose and curly hair. He is dressed in elaborate attire, holding a crown-like object in his right hand. The background includes trees, adding to the formal atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.4 × 19.8 cm (11 9/16 × 7 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.818

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, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65366109

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