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William Faithorne the Elder British
Sitter John Milton British
Not on view
The subject is here portrayed at sixty-two and the engraving created to serve as a frontispiece for Milton's "History of Britain" (1670). Reworked details along the lower edge suggest that this is a late state.
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Title: John Milton
Artist:
William Faithorne the Elder (British, London ca. 1620–1691 London)
Sitter:
John Milton (British, London 1608–1674 London)
Date: after 1670
Medium: Engraving; late reworked state
Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed within plate): 6 in. × 4 5/8 in. (15.2 × 11.7 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Louise Bechtel, 1958
Object Number: 58.580.18
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