Louise de Lorraine, Wife of Henry III
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a high collar and ruffled sleeves. She’s framed by a wreath of leaves, and her hair is pulled back neatly. The lines are sharp and detailed, showing the folds of her dress and the texture of her jewelry. The name at the top reads *Loyse de Lorraine, Dovairiere de France*, and the text below is in French. The style looks old-fashioned, but it’s actually a 19th-century engraving, not from her time. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these precise lines.
