Artwork
St Jerome Kneeling
St Jerome Kneeling is a print by the Romanticist artist Maria Louisa Caterina Cecilia Cosway. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and to learn more about similar art, look into the movement: Romanticism.
The title of this print is St Jerome Kneeling, made by Maria Cosway in 1800.
Maria Cosway was a skilled painter who made prints in England and France. She specialized in a technique that allowed her to reproduce drawings. Her husband supported her printmaking, thinking it suitable for women artists.
This print is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and to learn more about similar art, look into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
St Jerome Kneeling is a print created by Maria Cosway around 1800. It is one of several etchings she produced during this period, primarily using the soft-ground etching technique.
Technique & Style
Cosway specialized in soft-ground etching, a method that allowed her to replicate the effects of chalk or wash drawings. This technique was well-suited to her background as a painter, particularly in reproducing the subtle textures of drawings.
History & Provenance
The print is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. Cosway's printmaking activity, which included works like St Jerome Kneeling, took place mainly in England and France between approximately 1800 and 1807.
Context
Cosway's work was influenced by the artistic trends of her time. Her etchings, including St Jerome Kneeling, reflect the broader artistic movement of Romanticism, characterized by a focus on expressive and emotive subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria Louisa Caterina Cecilia Cosway
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