Mary, Queen of Scots (from "La Touraine, Anienne et Moderne") 1845

This lithograph by Pierre-Edouard Frère, titled "Mary, Queen of Scots", is part of the series "La Touraine, Ancienne et Moderne" and dates to 1845. It depicts a close-up portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, in a detailed black and white rendering. She is dressed in the traditional garb of the period, with a ruff, a black gown, and a black and white headdress. Frère was a prolific artist known for his historical portraits and detailed depictions of the past. This lithograph is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.