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Elizabeth Montague

William Ridley

1798

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Elizabeth Montague is a 1798 ink by William Ridley, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Ridley
When & what style?: 1798 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with light hair pulled back neatly. She wears a high-necked dress with lace trim at the collar and cuffs. Her face is turned slightly to the side, and she has a calm expression. The image is an engraving, not a painting, which means it was carved into metal and printed. The artist used fine lines to create shading and detail. Look up *engraving* to see how artists like this made prints before photography.