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Portrait of William Killigrew

Anthony Van Dyck, 1638

A three-quarter length portrait of Sir William Killigrew, a courtier to Charles I and a playwright. Killigrew leans pensively against the base of a column, and the viewer's attention is drawn to a ring attached to his jacket by a ribbon, perhaps a sign of mourning. The features are rich with restrained emotion, and the lips slightly parted.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of William Killigrew, 1638

Date supported

2002

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

104.1 x 82.6 cm

Grant

50000

Total cost

450000

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