Artwork
Twelve Portraits (Second Series): H. M. Queen Alexandra
Twelve Portraits (Second Series): H. M. Queen Alexandra is a print by William Nicholson. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
William Nicholson's 'Twelve Portraits (Second Series): H. M. Queen Alexandra' is a 1902 print portrait of Queen Alexandra. It is part of a series and is held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Queen Alexandra in a formal dress with a ruffled collar and an elaborate hairstyle, set against a dark background that includes elements of a ship's deck, such as ropes, a cannon, and sailors.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white drawing employs strong contrasts between light and shadow to define the subject's features and attire, creating a dramatic yet simplified representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (5 February 1872 – 16 May 1949) was a British painter of still-life, landscape and portraits.
