Anne Boleyn was described as a slender woman of average height with a graceful, elegant bearing that made her stand out at court. She had very dark brown or nearly black hair and striking dark eyes that were often noted for their intensity and expressiveness. Unlike the pale, fair-haired ideal of Tudor beauty, Anne possessed a darker, olive-toned complexion, which gave her a distinctive and exotic appearance in England. Her face was oval and refined, with a straight nose, full lips, and a long, elegant neck that she often accentuated with fashionable French gowns and necklaces, most famously her pearl-dropped “B” pendant. Voir plus