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Fountaine Walker

British, 1833 - 1892

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The image is an engraved portrait of Henry, Prince of Wales, depicted in an oval frame with only the head and part of the shoulders visible. He is positioned facing forward with a composed expression, featuring prominent eyes, a straight nose, and a stoic mouth. His hair is styled away from his face, curled and voluminous at the top. The prince is attired in a high, elaborate lace collar characteristic of the period, and his clothing suggests armor, denoting nobility. Surrounding the oval frame are allegorical figures; a helmeted woman in armor holding a spear stands to the left. On the right, another draped female figure holds a staff. Above the portrait, two cherubs hold a laurel wreath and a shield adorned with three feathers, while a drapery-like canopy tops the composition. The backdrop and elements of the border contribute to the regal atmosphere.
Cornelis Boel, Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.285

Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales

Cornelis Boel · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.285

The image displays a man on horseback in an authoritative posture. He sits upright with one hand on the reins and the other on his thigh. The man has a bearded face with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. He wears a wide-brimmed hat with feathers, engraved armor on his chest, gauntlets, a sash, a cape, and a sheath for a sword on his hip. Additionally, the scene includes a crest and an ornamental cartouche with a written declaration. The background shows clouds, a harbor with ships, and a distant cityscape or fortification.
Anonymous Artist, Robert Devereux, Second Earl of Essex, 1601, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.448

Robert Devereux, Second Earl of Essex

Anonymous Artist · 1601 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.448