1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jealous Monster is a 1778 ink by John Hamilton Mortimer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows three angry, scowling faces tangled together in the water. One figure clutches a rope, while the others grab at each other’s hair or clothes. The waves around them look chaotic, almost like they’re drowning in their own rage. The title at the bottom, *Jealous Monster*, hints this isn’t real people—it’s a story about emotions made visible. The artist used sharp lines to make the scene feel wild and messy. If you like this style, check out the technique: etching.
John Hamilton Mortimer (17 September 1740 – 4 February 1779) was a British figure and landscape painter and printmaker, known for romantic paintings set in Italy, works depicting conversations, and works drawn in the…
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