Hans Holbein the younger . Vol. I., Plate 95 PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN ENGLISH LADY(Formerly in the possession of the Bodenham family, Rotherwas Hall, Hereford) Reproduced by kind permission of Mr. Ay erst H. Buttery. POSTSCRIPT TO CHAPTER XIV 355 elaborately wrought goldsmiths work, and is filled in with cerise-redsatin, which makes a very beautiful colour contrast with the plainblue-green background, against which the head is so effectivelyplaced. The arrangement of the fair hair, such of it as can be seen,is both unusual and attractive, being parted in the centre, while oneither side bands, of
Hans Holbein the younger . Vol. I., Plate 95 PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN ENGLISH LADY(Formerly in the possession of the Bodenham family, Rotherwas Hall, Hereford) Reproduced by kind permission of Mr. Ay erst H. Buttery. POSTSCRIPT TO CHAPTER XIV 355 elaborately wrought goldsmiths work, and is filled in with cerise-redsatin, which makes a very beautiful colour contrast with the plainblue-green background, against which the head is so effectivelyplaced. The arrangement of the fair hair, such of it as can be seen,is both unusual and attractive, being parted in the centre, while oneither side bands, of slightly lighter colour than the rest, are broughtforward over the ears, which are completely hidden. Individualgolden hairs are indicated against the dark background, and bothhair and head-dress have been rendered with all Holbeins minuteand loving care and dexterity of draughtsmanship. The face is a most expressive one. Both the mouth and the grey,contemplative eyes are full of character, suggested in the mostsubtle manner and with unerring brushwork. The modelling of theflesh is of extraordinary delicacy. The lady, whoever she may be,though not perhaps strictly beautiful has considerable preten-sions to
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