Mary Stuart, At the age of Sixteen (from Memoirs of Eminent Englishwomen) 1844

"Mary Stuart, At the Age of Sixteen" is a black and white lithograph by Joseph Brown created in 1844. It depicts Mary, Queen of Scots, at the age of sixteen in a portrait format. This artwork is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and is a fine example of a historical portrait, a genre popular in the 19th century. The subject's attire and pose are detailed and capture the elegance of the period, while the artist's skillful use of shading and linework adds to the overall realism of the piece.