1780
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Revengeful Monsters is a 1780 ink by John Hamilton Mortimer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a chaotic scene of twisted figures tangled in ropes and flames. One person is on the ground, struggling, while others loom above with wild hair and fierce expressions. The background is dark and stormy, with jagged lines suggesting fire and water. The title at the bottom, *Revengeful Monsters*, hints at drama and danger. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to create tension. 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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