Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Wilhelmina (Sa Très Gracieuse Majesté La Reine Wilhelmine)
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman in profile, wearing a tall lace collar and a fancy headpiece with a golden brooch. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s dressed in a simple, flowing dress. In the background, there’s a blurry landscape with windmills and a pale sky. Below her shoulder, a large leaf and a few flowers sit on her sleeve. The artist signed it "Paul Berthon," and the title hints it’s meant to look like Queen Wilhelmina. The colors are soft and warm, with lots of gold and cream. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this painting in person.
