Artwork
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth is an ink print by the Romanticist artist James Stow. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Queen Elizabeth is a print created by James Stow in 1795 using the engraving technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman, presumably Queen Elizabeth, wearing a dark dress with a lace collar and pearls, her hair pulled back and a serious expression.
Technique & Style
The image is rendered in black and white through cross-hatching, with crisscrossing lines creating details such as the shine on the pearls and the texture of the clothing.
Artist & collection
