Anne, Duchess of Albemarle
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Anne, Duchess of Albemarle is a 1654 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a woman with curly hair, wearing a dark dress and a pearl necklace. She is framed by an oval border with a ribbon at the top. The woman's face is turned slightly to her right, and she looks straight ahead. Her hair is styled in loose curls that fall down her back. The dress is dark and has a low neckline, and the pearl necklace adds a touch of elegance to her overall appearance. The portrait is an engraving, created using cross-hatching techniques to add depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Faithorne, William.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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