Queen Elizabeth
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1836
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Queen Elizabeth is a 1836 ink by Robert Graves, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a big, fancy collar and ruff. Her hair is piled high with curls, and she wears a crown on top. A necklace with big, round beads sits around her neck, and her sleeves are wide and decorated with patterns. The artist used tiny lines to create shading and texture, making the fabric look real. This style was common in engravings to show depth without color. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.
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