Charles II

c. 1800

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image is an oval portrait of a person facing forward with a slight turn to the left. The person has medium-length, dark, curly hair falling to the shoulders and a calm expression on their face. Their facial features include a smooth complexion, arched eyebrows, and a neutral mouth. They wear a high-collared garment with patterned detailing, an ornate sash across the chest, and decorative buttons or embellishments. No jewelry or objects are held. The background has a speckled texture, typical of engraved portraits.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stipple engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 5.2 × 4.2 cm (2 1/16 × 1 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.1004


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65218393

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