Artwork
Enrag'd Monster
Enrag'd Monster is an ink print by the Romanticist artist John Hamilton Mortimer. It dates from 1778 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Enrag'd Monster is an etching created by John Hamilton Mortimer in 1778. The print is on pale blue-green paper and features a chaotic, hybrid creature.
Subject & Meaning
The creature depicted is a mix of human and monster, with a twisted face and rough surroundings. The title suggests it may symbolize a larger concept, such as fear or anger.
Technique & Style
The etching is characterized by sharp lines that convey a sense of liveliness and danger. Mortimer's style is dramatic and chaotic, aligning with the influence of Salvator Rosa.
History & Provenance
Mortimer, a British painter and printmaker, produced a series of war scenes in the 1770s. He served as President of the Society of Artists in 1774 and died in 1779 at age 39.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Hamilton Mortimer (17 September 1740 – 4 February 1779) was a British figure and landscape painter and printmaker, known for romantic paintings set in Italy, works depicting conversations, and works drawn in the…
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