Figures & Portraits · 19th century
€ 290
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very good. Light toning and minor wear to margin edge, not affecting the image. Strong hand colouring and impression. Blank verso.
Anne Boleyn, Queen of England – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900
Elegant handcoloured engraving of Anne Boleyn (c.1501–1536), Queen of England and second wife of King Henry VIII. She is shown in a richly patterned crimson gown trimmed with ermine, a turquoise underskirt decorated with gold embroidery, and an elaborate French hood with veil. Jewelled belts, a pearl necklace, and a pendant complete her regal attire.
The caption identifies her as 'Anne de Boulen, Fille d’honneur de Marie d’Angleterre. Décapitée en 1536', highlighting both her position as maid of honour to Queen Mary Tudor and her dramatic fate. Anne’s marriage to Henry VIII was one of the most pivotal episodes in English history, leading to England’s break with Rome and the establishment of the Church of England.
This engraving is a ca. 1900 reprint after the 'Galerie Française de Femmes Célèbres', first published in Paris in 1827. Designed by Louis Marie Lanté and engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine, the series drew on sources from the antiquarian Roger de Gaignières, who preserved depictions of European nobility.
Though issued later, the print retains the fine detail, vivid colouring, and historical fascination of the original. It offers both decorative appeal and a glimpse into 19th-century interpretations of Tudor portraiture.
Condition: Very good. Light toning and minor wear to margin edge, not affecting the image. Strong hand colouring and impression. Blank verso.
Framing tips: A wide ivory or cream mat will accentuate the ermine details, while a gilt frame will highlight the rich reds and gold embroidery. For a bold presentation, a dark wood frame with a narrow gilt liner would enhance the dramatic subject matter.
Technique: Handcoloured engraving
Maker: Georges Jacques Gatine after Louis Marie Lanté, reprint Paris, ca. 1900
