Mary of Guise

Henry Shaw

Associated Names
Henry Shaw

Artist, British, 1800 - 1873

The person in the image is depicted from the waist up, seated in a regal position. They have a serene facial expression with defined features, including arched eyebrows and a small mouth. Their hair is styled into curls framed by a headdress adorned with pearls. The individual wears an elaborate gown with intricate patterns, embellishments, lace, and embroidery. The sleeves are voluminous with lace ruffles, and the bodice is structured with a high lace collar. They wear a necklace and rings and hold a chain or jewelry. The background shows a landscape with a tree, architectural structures, and hills with water in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25 × 18.3 cm (9 13/16 × 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.840


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65356823