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Princess Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark

James Watson after Francis Cotes

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman's upper body and head in a slight three-quarter view. She is looking to the side with a serene expression, featuring soft facial features, a gentle gaze, and full lips. Her hair is styled in an elegant updo with decorative adornments. She is wearing rich and detailed attire, including a low-cut, lace-trimmed neckline with a bejeweled bodice and draped fabric with a textured sheen. She also wears a multi-strand pearl necklace and teardrop-shaped pearl earrings. The background is a plain, dark surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1771
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3475 × 4904 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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