Princess Elizabeth

Attributed to Richard Earlom

Associated Names
Richard Earlom

Artist, British, 1743 - 1822

This image is an oval portrait showing the upper body of a person in a forward-facing position. The person has delicate facial features with arched eyebrows, large eyes, and a small, slightly smiling mouth. Their hair is styled in a voluminous manner, swept back to reveal the face. They are wearing an elaborate dress with a high, ornate lace ruff around the neck and intricately patterned fabric on the bodice and sleeves. The clothing features geometric designs and what appears to be embroidery. A piece of jewelry with a pendant can be seen at the neck. The background of the portrait is a simple graduated tone, emphasizing the detailed and rich textures of the clothing and facial features. The entire composition is set within an oval frame, with some texture visible on the surface of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.7 × 10.5 cm (6 3/16 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.396


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65087663

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