Artwork
Miss Catherine Jones of Colomendy, near Mold
Miss Catherine Jones of Colomendy, near Mold is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Richard Wilson. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
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Overview
Miss Catherine Jones of Colomendy, near Mold is a portrait painted in oil by Richard Wilson, a prominent Welsh artist known for his landscapes and role in founding the Royal Academy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely Miss Catherine Jones, in formal attire, with a neutral expression and direct gaze. Her somber appearance is emphasized by a dark background, creating a serious atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases Wilson's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and volume, highlighting the subject's face and clothing against the dark background.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Library of Wales collection, reflecting Wilson's significance as a Welsh artist and his influence on British art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Wilson (1 August 1714 – 15 May 1782) was a Welsh painter who specialised in landscape art and worked in Britain and Italy.
Mary Walton Morris
Millicent Watson
Mrs. Joseph Reade
Mrs. Ralph Izard (Alice De Lancey, 1746/47–1832)
Self-portrait
Mrs. Wyseman Clagett (Née Lettice Mitchell; Later Mrs. Simon McQuesten)
Portrait of a Woman (Judith Colman Bulfinch?)
Mrs. David Chesebrough
Mrs. William Allen
Portrait of a Woman (Judith Colman Bulfinch?)
Jane Cutler Doane
Miss Catherine Jones of Colomendy (c.1701–1786)