As with the first brainy lady in the series, I chose to model Henrietta after her most recognizable photograph. Here's a side-by-side comparison - can you tell which is the original photo?
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I'm particularly pleased with how her face turned out. I think the likeness is pretty good - perhaps with a touch less longing & sadness though?
I made her with patterned paper because I love the subtle texture it adds.
The background of the ACEO is a couple of graphs I found of her work. The back is covered with a print-out of a photographic plate similar to one Henrietta analyzed in her lifetime.
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I'm working on adding to this series (as well as my Klimt goddess series), so keep an eye on my shop, they disappear quickly!
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