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Anna, Wife of Matthias, Roman Emperor

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Anna, Wife of Matthias, Roman Emperor is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black and white engraving of a woman. She's wearing an ornate collar and a crown-like headpiece. The engraving is oval-shaped, with text around the border. The woman is looking directly at the viewer. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a serious expression. The collar and headpiece are decorated with intricate designs. The engraving is a detailed portrait of the woman. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.