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Marie de Medici, Wife of Henry IV of France

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Marie de Medici, Wife of Henry IV of France 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 portrait is an oval engraving of a woman with a high, curly hairdo. She wears a large ruffled collar and a pearl necklace. The background is dark, and the engraving is detailed, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The woman's expression is serious, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The engraving is surrounded by a border with text in a circular pattern. The text is in a language that is not English, but it appears to be a title or description of the portrait. The overall effect of the engraving is one of elegance and sophistication. You can learn more about the Romanticism movement.