When was "Mary, Queen of Scots" created?

This artwork was created October 28, 1822.

What medium is "Mary, Queen of Scots"?

Mary, Queen of Scots is Stipple engraving.

Is "Mary, Queen of Scots" in the public domain?

Yes, Mary, Queen of Scots is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mary, Queen of Scots

Q: Who created "Mary, Queen of Scots"?

Mary, Queen of Scots was created by Mary, Queen of Scots|William Bond|Henry Bone|Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown in October 28, 1822.

Mary, Queen of Scots|William Bond|Henry Bone|Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown

October 28, 1822

Medium

Stipple engraving

Dimensions

Plate: 9 × 6 in. (22.8 × 15.3 cm) Sheet: 11 1/4 × 7 9/16 in. (28.5 × 19.2 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss, 1958

Accession Number

58.549.407

Tags

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Art Historical Context

This delicate stipple engraving, titled *Mary, Queen of Scots* and dated October 28, 1822, captures the enigmatic likeness of one of history's most tragic monarchs. Produced by engraver William Bond after an enamel by Henry Bone, and published by Longman, Hurst Rees, Orme, and Brown, it measures a modest plate size of 9 × 6 inches. Stipple engraving, a technique using fine dots to build subtle tones and textures, was prized in the early 19th century for portraits with remarkable clarity and softness, making fine art accessible beyond oil paintings. Mary Stuart (1542–1587), Queen of Scots from...

Mary, Queen of Scots

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