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Richard Carpenter, by William Marshall, ink, 1640

Richard Carpenter

William Marshall

1640

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Richard Carpenter is a 1640 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Marshall
When & what style?
1640 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with short, wavy hair and a mustache, wearing a dark jacket over a white collar and cuffs. He holds a book in his left hand, with a ribbon tied around it. The background is dark, with a small inset image of a man in a doorway to the left. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, possibly religious, setting. The book he holds may indicate his profession or interests. For more works like this, explore the art of Marshall, William.

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