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Christina, Queen of Sweden

Alexander Davis Cooper

1867

watercolor

parchment

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Portrait Christina of Sweden

Dominant colour

Christina, Queen of Sweden is a 1867 watercolor by Alexander Davis Cooper, depicting Christina of Sweden, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?: Alexander Davis Cooper
When & what style?: 1867
Where can I see it?: Nationalmuseum

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman with long, curly brown hair and blue eyes. She wears a white top with a black collar or shawl. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting, with a subtle expression that invites the viewer to ponder her thoughts. The use of parchment as the medium adds a sense of delicacy and fragility to the artwork. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.