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: Alexander Bassano utilized a "half-plate" glass copy negative, a standard high-quality format of the 19th century that allowed for the fine detail seen in her lace and jewelry.

This piece captures Queen Victoria at age 63, marking her Golden Jubilee period. It is renowned for its formal composition and symbolic use of royal regalia. victoria01011.jpg

: The Queen is depicted in a seated portrait, wearing a dark mourning dress, which she maintained following the death of Prince Albert. She is adorned with the Small Diamond Crown , a lace veil, and various orders of chivalry. : Alexander Bassano utilized a "half-plate" glass copy

: Some oil paintings of Queen Victoria from this era include complex allegories, such as a rainbow symbolizing peace (from the Rainbow Portrait ) or a jeweled serpent representing wisdom. : The Queen is depicted in a seated

: The portrait uses a classical three-quarter view, emphasizing the Queen's dignity and the "venerable" status she held late in her reign. Related Artistic Interpretations