Artwork
Jemima Countess Cornwallis
Jemima Countess Cornwallis is an ink print by the Romanticist artist James Watson. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jemima Countess Cornwallis is a mezzotint print created by James Watson in 1771 on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman, Jemima Countess Cornwallis, lost in thought, with a book on her lap. Her calm demeanor and contemplative posture evoke a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Watson employed mezzotint, a tonal technique, to capture the subtleties of light and shadow. The dark background, with a hint of landscape, contrasts with the subject, highlighting her features through chiaroscuro.
Artist & collection
