{"product_id":"h-m-queen-alexandra-william-nicholson","title":"H. M. Queen Alexandra - William Nicholson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut portrait of Queen Alexandra by William Nicholson, featuring his signature bold graphic style and limited colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Queen Alexandra is a woodcut print by the British artist William Nicholson. It originates from his second series of Twelve Portraits, published in 1902. Nicholson gained recognition for his distinct approach to printmaking, which utilised bold blocks of colour and simplified forms to capture the essence of his subjects. His technique often involved carving into wood blocks to create stark contrasts between light and shadow, a method that draws inspiration from the Japanese ukiyo-e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the Queen is depicted with an economy of line that defines her silhouette against a muted background. The artist employs a limited palette, relying on the interplay of black, cream, and subtle hints of colour to construct the image. Her tall hat and formal attire are rendered through solid shapes, removing unnecessary detail to focus on the graphic quality of the figure. A small dog is positioned at the base of the frame, providing a sense of scale and a touch of domesticity to the royal portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicholson was a master of the woodcut medium, and his work during this period reflects the transition from Victorian sensibilities to the more modern graphic styles of the early twentieth century. By stripping away the ornate decorative elements common in contemporary portraiture, he presents a direct and stylised interpretation of his subject. This print offers a clear example of his ability to balance graphic design with traditional portraiture. It remains a representative piece of his contribution to British printmaking, demonstrating his preference for clarity and visual impact over realism. The work is printed on paper, showing the texture and character typical of early twentieth-century woodblock production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/fantasie-heksachtige-kop-naar-rechts-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFantasie: heksachtige kop naar rechts by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/man-met-hoed-henri-jonas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan met hoed by Henri Jonas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Nicholson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485105094991,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485105684815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485105717583,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485105750351,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485105783119,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485105815887,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485105848655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485105881423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485105914191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485105946959,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485105979727,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485106012495,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/H.-M_Poster_CompositorV1_1794530949453.jpg?v=1794530982","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/products\/h-m-queen-alexandra-william-nicholson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}