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Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (La Reine Élisabeth de Belgique)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of a person, focusing primarily on the head and shoulders. The individual is positioned facing directly forward, with a slightly tilted head. The facial features are softly defined, with light shading accentuating the eyes, nose, and lips. The person's hair is short, with some shading suggesting texture and depth. They are wearing a dark garment and a hat that casts a shadow over the upper face. No jewelry or additional objects are visible in the image. The background is plain and textured, filled with a cross-hatched pattern that complements the etched style of the portrait, emphasizing the subject as the central focus.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
etching, dypoint, and printed tone on Arches laid paper
Dimensions
3443 × 4412 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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