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Sir George Wharton, Royalist and Astrologer, by David Loggan, ink, 1668

Sir George Wharton, Royalist and Astrologer

David Loggan

1668

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir George Wharton, Royalist and Astrologer is a 1668 ink by David Loggan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
David Loggan
When & what style?
1668 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a portrait of a man with long, curly hair and a white collar. He is wearing a dark jacket with a brooch on the left side. The background is dark, and there is an oval frame around the man's head and shoulders. The frame is decorated with leaves and vines, and there is a ribbon at the top. The man's face is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. The overall effect is one of dignity and formality. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

About the artist

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