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Anne of Denmark

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Anne of Denmark 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 engraving shows a woman in a long dress with a high collar, holding a scepter. She wears a large ruff around her neck and a crown on her head. The background is filled with various symbols and objects, including a unicorn, a lion, and a coat of arms. The woman's dress is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, and her face is serious and regal. The overall effect of the engraving is one of grandeur and majesty. This image is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.