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Lady in winter dress, 1641, reign of Charles I, from Hollar
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Lady in winter dress, 1641, reign of Charles I, from Hollar
Lady in the court of Elizabeth I, 1559, from the Procession of Queen Elizabeth to Hunsdon House.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin, London, Henry Bohn, 1842. The costumes were drawn from tapestries, monumental effigies, illuminated manuscripts and portraits. Charles and Leopold Martin were the sons of the romantic artist and mezzotint engraver John Martin (1789-1854)
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This exquisite handcolored engraving, titled 'Lady in the Court of Elizabeth I,' is an intriguing glimpse into the fashion and elegance of the English court during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The image, created by the Martin brothers, Charles and Leopold, in 1842, is taken from their comprehensive work 'Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period.' The engraving depicts a lady of the court, elegantly dressed in the fashion of the late 16th century. She wears a voluminous winter dress, with a high, tight bodice adorned with intricate lace collars and cuffs. The bodice is laced up the front, cinching in her waist and accentuating her hourglass figure. The full, layered skirts are decorated with elaborate embroidery and draped folds, creating a stunning visual effect. The lady's attire is reminiscent of the procession of Queen Elizabeth I to Hunsdon House in 1559, as depicted in another engraving from the same series, 'Lady in Winter Dress, 1641, Reign of Charles I.' The Martin brothers meticulously researched their subjects, drawing inspiration from tapestries, monumental effigies, illuminated manuscripts, and portraits to create accurate and detailed illustrations of historical costumes. The intricate lacework and embroidery on the lady's dress are testament to the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized the English court during this period. The handcolored engraving not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also as an invaluable historical record of fashion and costume in Tudor England.
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