Henry Somerset, First Duke of Beaufort

published 1679

Robert White

Associated Names
Robert White

Artist, English, 1645 - 1703

The image is an engraving of a person seated in a stately pose. The individual has long, curly hair, neutral facial expression with arched eyebrows, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. They wear an elaborate outfit with a wide lace collar, ruffles, and bows on the sleeves. The person wears a chain of office and a sword. They rest their right arm on a surface, holding feathers with their left hand. The background shows large architectural elements. Below the image is an inscription with heraldic symbols and text detailing titles or identity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 28.1 × 18 cm (11 1/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.823


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

Q65365972

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