Mary, Queen of Scots parting with her friends (from "The Eclectic Magazine," volume 15, plate 2) 1848
johnsartain
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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pale palette
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water colours
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pastel soft colours
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ink paper printed
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light coloured
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white palette
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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This 1848 engraving by John Sartain depicts a dramatic moment in the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. The image portrays the queen bidding farewell to her friends, with a focus on her emotional expression as she holds a glass of wine. The scene is captured with sharp detail, demonstrating the artist's skill in capturing the pathos of the moment. This piece is a testament to the enduring fascination with the tragic life of Mary, Queen of Scots, a figure of historical intrigue and romanticism.
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