Portrait of William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker of Lyons (1620-1684) Henderson 'Knives Combs or Ink-horns'

'Knives Combs or Ink-horns'

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Portrait of William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker of Lyons (1620-1684) Henderson 'Knives Combs or Ink-horns'Three quarter length portrait of Viscount Brouncker, seated, his body left side on to the viewer, his face turned and in half profile. Brouncker is dressed in a white shirt with black ribbon ties at the cuffs and a white lace neck cloth. He wears a loose brown robe over these and the green and gold upholstery of his chair is just visible through its folds. Brouncker's hair is natural, black and shoulder length and he has a narrow black moustache. His