Artwork

Queen Elizabeth Memorial

Queen Elizabeth Memorial, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850
Queen Elizabeth Memorial, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850

Queen Elizabeth Memorial is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Queen Elizabeth Memorial is a woodcut print held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowned woman seated on a throne, holding a sword and surrounded by symbols of power, including a globe, book, and scepter, likely representing Queen Elizabeth.

Technique & Style

The woodcut features intricate details on the woman's elaborate clothing and utilizes a dark background to highlight the subject, characteristic of Romanticism.

Context

The print is an example of Romanticism, a style that emphasizes emotion and symbolism.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.