Queen Christina of Sweden
1800
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1800
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Queen Christina of Sweden is a 1800 ink by Alexandre Tardieu, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a woman with curly hair, wearing a pearl necklace and a loose-fitting dress with puffy sleeves. She holds a bouquet of flowers in her right hand. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The woman's face is serene, and her eyes seem to be looking into the distance. Her hair is styled in loose curls, and her dress appears to be made of a lightweight material. The bouquet of flowers adds a touch of elegance to the overall image. This image is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
