Artwork
Selina, Countess of Huntindon
Selina, Countess of Huntindon is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Henry Meyer. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, 'Selina, Countess of Huntindon', is a portrait created by Henry Meyer in 1815 using etching and aquatint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, identified by the inscription beneath, seated within a circular frame adorned with swirls and a crown. Symbols below her, including a book, key, and lion's paw, may allude to her character or status.
Technique & Style
The print combines etching, with its fine lines, and aquatint, which adds tonal shading, to achieve a detailed representation of the subject.
Artist & collection
