A Fellow of Maudlin
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Fellow of Maudlin is a 1784 ink by Lydia Bates, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a scene of a group of men gathered around a statue. The men are all dressed in old-fashioned clothing and are looking at the statue with varying expressions. Some of them appear to be admiring it, while others seem to be skeptical or even mocking. The statue itself is a central figure in the scene, and it appears to be some kind of allegorical representation. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting, including etching and drypoint. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
