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The Queen of Patterdale
The Queen of Patterdale is a watercolor drawing by the Romanticist artist John White Abbott. It dates from 8 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
The Queen of Patterdale is a watercolour drawing created in 1791, depicting a seated woman at a table with a tankard. The work is one of a series of six watercolours later gifted to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Elizabeth Mounsey, known locally as the 'Queen of Patterdale,' due to her grandfather's historical significance during the English Civil War. Her attire and the objects around her suggest a person of local importance or a traveller.
Technique & Style
The watercolour drawing features muted colours and soft brushstrokes, evoking a sense of calmness. The dark background highlights the subject, while the artist's use of watercolour creates a serene atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created during a tour of northern England, the work was later donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of a collection of six watercolours.
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Artist
John White Abbott (13 May 1763 – 1851) was an English surgeon and apothecary in Exeter, remembered as a keen amateur painter in both watercolour and oils. His watercolours are close in style to those of his teacher, Francis Towne.
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