Tombe van Maria I Stuart by Auguste Ballin

Tombe van Maria I Stuart 1874

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pale palette

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ink paper printed

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

Auguste Ballin's 1874 etching, "Tombe van Maria I Stuart," depicts the tomb of Mary, Queen of Scots, in Westminster Abbey. The detailed engraving captures the somber atmosphere of the chapel, with the elaborate tomb as the central focus. The intricate details of the tomb's architecture and the surrounding stonework are meticulously rendered, creating a sense of historical grandeur. This piece is a testament to Ballin's skill in architectural and historical illustration, offering a glimpse into the final resting place of a pivotal figure in Scottish history.

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