Charles I and Henrietta by William B. Closson

Charles I and Henrietta c. 19th century

print, wood-engraving

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

ink paper printed

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

united-states

pencil work

tonal art

wood-engraving

This 19th-century engraving by William B. Closson, titled "Charles I and Henrietta," depicts King Charles I of England and his queen, Henrietta Maria. The piece is a small-scale portrait that showcases the royal couple in profile, likely referencing an earlier painting or artwork. It is a black and white image depicting the royal couple in ornate garb and against a dark background. The image is displayed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and is considered a significant example of 19th-century engraving.