Edmond Halley, 1656-1742, Astronomer Royal

Edmond Halley, 1656-1742, Astronomer Royal is a painting created between 1700 and 1800 by Godfrey Kneller. It is housed in the National Maritime Museum. The painting measures 0.43 meters in width and 0.535 meters in height. The artwork depicts a portrait of Edmond Halley, showing him from the chest up, turned slightly to his left. He wears a long, white wig, a white cravat, and a brown coat. His expression is serious and his gaze is directed slightly away from the viewer. The background is dark and indistinct.