Mrs. Samuel Howitt (née Elizabeth Rowlandson)
1782
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1782
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman in a long dress and wide-brimmed hat, walking a small dog on a leash. Her dress is dark with a light collar, and she holds her hands together in front. The background is a loose, watercolor-style landscape with trees, hills, and a faint sky. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture her pose and the dog’s movement, giving it a lively feel. The colors are muted, with soft blues and greens blending into the scenery. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
