Artwork
Miss Rosamond Croker
Miss Rosamond Croker is a print by the Romanticist artist Samuel Cousins. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Miss Rosamond Croker is a portrait print created by Samuel Cousins in 1828, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, presumably Miss Rosamond Croker, characterized by soft, curled hair and a gentle smile. Her attire, including a low-cut dress with lace trim, necklace, and bracelet, conveys elegance without ostentation.
Technique & Style
Cousins employed chiaroscuro, a strong contrast of light and dark, to sharply delineate the subject's face against a blurred, dark background, ensuring focal emphasis on her.
History & Provenance
Created in 1828 by Samuel Cousins, the work is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
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