Henry Somerset, Earl of Worcester, First Dukeof Beaufort

published 1679

Robert White after Sir Godfrey Kneller

Associated Names
Robert White

Artist, English, 1645 - 1703

Sir Godfrey Kneller

Artist After, English, 1646 - 1723

The man in the artwork is depicted from the waist up, seated in an upright position. He has well-defined facial features with a long face, slender nose, and slightly parted lips. His hair is long, voluminous, and curly, extending to his shoulders. The clothing is elaborate and aristocratic, with a large, lace-trimmed collar and a detailed, layered garment with various textures and designs. He wears a sash and a chain of office with rosettes and an ornamental medallion. Drapery, bows, and a visible sword handle are also present. The background is textured and dark with faint architectural elements like columns. Printed text and a coat of arms are seen below the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28 × 17.8 cm (11 × 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.822


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

Q65366114

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