1811
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Puss in Boots, or General Junot taken by Surprise is a 1811 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a woman in a white dress with colorful dots, wearing a black hat and holding a sword. She is standing in front of a green curtain with yellow trim, and a man in a red hat is sitting on the floor to her right. The woman's dress is flowing, and she appears to be in motion. The woman's expression is one of surprise, and the man's face is contorted in a mixture of shock and amusement. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of drama and tension. The artist's use of bold colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the woman. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up Rowlandson, Thomas.
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
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