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Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia 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 portrait of a woman with a serious expression. She wears a large, ruffled collar and a pearl necklace. Her hair is pulled back and styled in an old-fashioned way. The frame around her is decorated with swirls and crowns, and there’s text in a fancy script above and below her. The text calls her “Elizabeth” and lists titles like “Queen of Bohemia.” The bottom includes a smaller portrait of a man and more text in a different language. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed prints.