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Sketches and prints, by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne, 1864

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Sketches and prints is a 1864 by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

When & what style?
1864
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a drawing of a person's head and shoulders, facing left. The person has short, curly hair and is wearing a garment with a ruffled collar. The drawing is done in black ink on a white background. The drawing is detailed, with many lines used to create texture and shading. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and dimension in the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this drawing, you might want to look up Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford.

The story of this work

Overview

The drawing depicts the head of a young man in profile, likely modeled after a classical sculpture, possibly representing Alexander the Great.

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About the artist

Portrait of Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne
Artist

Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne

Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford (née Stuart; 14 April 1818 – 12 May 1891) was a British Pre-Raphaelite watercolourist and philanthropist.

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