Princess Isabella of York, Daughter of James II While Duke of York

Unknown Artist

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The image depicts a child standing in an elegant pose. The child faces slightly to the right with one hand resting on an object and the other arm bent at the elbow, holding a small bird. The child has rounded cheeks, a slightly upturned nose, short wavy hair, and a decorative hat with feathers. They are dressed in a detailed gown with a high collar, intricate buttons, puffed sleeves, and a voluminous skirt. A textured curtain drapes on both sides of the child, partially framing the figure. The floor is patterned with geometric tiles, indicating an interior setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.5 × 9.5 cm (4 15/16 × 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.998


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

Q65218349

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