Artwork
Miss Kemble in a White Dress
Miss Kemble in a White Dress is an ink print by the Romanticist artist John Jones. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Miss Kemble in a White Dress is a mezzotint print created by John Jones in 1784, depicting a serene portrait of a woman.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Miss Kemble, is portrayed with a calm expression, her gaze directed into the distance, conveying a sense of introspection. Her attire, including a white dress, ruffled collar, and neck bow, suggests elegance.
Technique & Style
Executed in mezzotint, the print utilizes a dark background to contrast and highlight the subject's features, emphasizing Jones's skill in capturing subtle expressions and textures through this medium.
History & Provenance
Created in 1784 by John Jones, specific details about the print's ownership history and exhibitions are not provided in available information.
Context
Emerging from the late 18th century, this work reflects the period's portraiture conventions, with mezzotint being a popular technique for reproducing and distributing likenesses of notable figures.
Legacy
The enduring significance of Miss Kemble in a White Dress lies in its representation of late 18th-century portraiture and mezzotint artistry, though its broader impact or influence on subsequent art movements is not prominently documented.
Artist & collection
Portrait of the Honorable Mrs. Beresford
Mrs. Phillip Nicklin (Julianna Chew)
Mrs. Charles Frederick (Martha Rigden, died 1794)
Mrs. Francis Russell
Lady Elizabeth Hamilton (1753–1797), Countess of Derby
Jemima Countess Cornwallis
Lady Elizabeth Compton
H Beard Print Collection
Catherine Bunbury
Portrait of a Woman in Profile
Jane (Fleming), Countess of Harrington
Jemima Countess Cornwallis