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DescriptionAlexander Ross (Faithorne).jpg
English: Portrait of Alexander Ross (1590-1654).
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Line engraving, published 1648. 6 in. x 3 7/8 in. (152 mm x 99 mm) paper size. National Portrait Gallery: NPG D22923
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Author
William Faithorne
(1616–1691)
Alternative names
William, the elder Faithorne; William,The Elder Faithorne; William Faithorne the Elder; William Faithorne The Elder
Description
British painter, printmaker and printseller father of William Faithorne the Younger
Date of birth/death
1616
13 May 1691
Location of birth/death
Greater London
Greater London
Work location
London
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VIAF: 284244
ISNI: 000000008079797X
ULAN: 500115446
LCCN: n85053604
NLA: 35074431
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creator QS:P170,Q3568608
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