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Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (La Reine Élisabeth de Belgique)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the head and a portion of the neck of a person, centered in the frame. The person is depicted in a frontal view with a slightly angled downward gaze. Their facial features are defined yet slightly obscured with darker shading, creating a dramatic contrast. They have short, dark hair that is partially covered by a hat. The person appears to be wearing a simple, dark garment which blends into the shaded background. The background itself is uniformly dark.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
etching, drypoint, and printed tone on Arches laid paper
Dimensions
3387 × 4211 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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