Queen Elizabeth

George Glover or William Faithorne

Associated Names
William Faithorne

Artist, English, 1616 - 1691

George Glover

Artist, English, active 1634/1652

The image shows an upper body portrait of a woman centered within an outlined oval. Her pose is upright and frontal with her face looking directly at the viewer. She has a composed facial expression with sharp features. Her hair is styled intricately, pulled back from the forehead and decorated with a headdress featuring pearls and decorative elements. The woman is dressed in a detailed gown with an elaborate collar, opulent patterns, ruffles, and embroidery. She wears a necklace that matches the ornate nature of her clothing. The background is plain, emphasizing her attire and jewelry. Below the illustration is text identifying her as "Elizabetha D G Regina, Ang Fran et Hib," and "sould by Robt Peak."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11.9 × 8.5 cm (4 11/16 × 3 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.540


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65369447

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