Robert Shirley
1789
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1789
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robert Shirley is a 1789 by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a serious-looking man in a tall turban and ornate robe, holding a small object in his right hand. Around his head is a fancy border with swirling designs and Latin words. Below him, a smaller scene depicts people in a room, possibly a meeting or ceremony. The Latin text at the bottom names him Robert Shirley and notes he was a diplomat in 1609. His outfit and the detailed border suggest this was meant to look important and official. Look up National Gallery of Art, Washington to see where this print is kept.
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