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Oliver Cromwell, by Robert Gaywood, ink, 1653

Oliver Cromwell

Robert Gaywood

1653

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Oliver Cromwell is a 1653 ink by Robert Gaywood, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Robert Gaywood
When & what style?
1653 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of Oliver Cromwell, depicted from the chest up. He has shoulder-length wavy hair and is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a white shirt underneath. The background is a light brown color with small black dots scattered throughout. The portrait is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in Cromwell's facial features and clothing. The use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

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