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Robert Dunkarton (1744 London - 1811 ) after Arthur William Devis (1762 London - 1822 ibid.): Portrait of Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle (c 1762 - 1833 ), 1809, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Engraved by R. Dunkarton / Painted by A.W. Devis, 1809.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Gwillym Lloyd Wardle Esq. M.P. London Published June 24th, 1809, by T. Dunkarton N. 452. Strand". Date: 1809 Description: This work of art shows an elegant man whose self-confident demeanour and refined clothing indicate his high social status. In the background, astonishing landscape paintings adorn the scenery. The elements such as scrolls and books symbolise his intellectuality and social importance. Person: Depicted: Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle (around 1762 - 1833 ) Keywords: Portrait; Man; Landscape; Intellectuality; Society; Elegance; Nobility; Class; Books; Scrolls; Self-confidence; Painting; Clothing; Suit; Background; Artwork; Symbolism; Historical; Culture; Formal, 19th century, Classicism, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 53,5 cm x 37,3 cm (21,1 x 14,7 in), Plate: 50,4 cm x 35,2 cm (19,8 x 13,9 in), Depiction: 45,1 cm x 35,0 cm (17,8 x 13,8 in)