Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The individual is positioned slightly turned to their right, gazing towards the viewer. Their face exhibits refined features with delicate eyes, and their hair is styled elegantly, adorned with a headpiece featuring pearls and a grand feather. They are wearing an opulent gown with intricate patterns and lace, featuring puffed sleeves and a high, ruffled collar. A large, ornate piece of jewelry or decoration is prominently displayed on their chest. The background appears to be a textured, dark area with a light fabric slightly visible on the side. The portrait is encased in an oval frame with text inscribed around it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.1 × 14 cm (7 1/8 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.965


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

Q65218252

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