Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk by Thomas Gainsborough

Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk 

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portrait

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impressionistic

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fantasy art

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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male-portraits

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portrait head and shoulder

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underpainting

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pastel chalk drawing

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abstract character

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lady

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charcoal

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watercolor

This portrait of Charles Howard, the 11th Duke of Norfolk, showcases the mastery of Thomas Gainsborough, a prominent English portrait painter. Painted in the 18th century, the work captures the Duke's elegance and poise. Gainsborough's characteristic loose brushstrokes and vibrant color palette lend a sense of life and dynamism to the composition, highlighting the Duke's presence with subtle lighting and background details. The portrait's rich, dark tones and the Duke's elegant attire suggest his noble status, while the subtle landscape in the background hint at the Duke's connection to the land.

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