Artwork
Miss Rosamond Croker
Miss Rosamond Croker is a print by the Romanticist artist Samuel Cousins. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.737
- Credit line
- Bequest of John L. Severance
About this work
Overview
Miss Rosamond Croker is a portrait print created by Samuel Cousins in 1828, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, presumably Miss Rosamond Croker, characterized by soft, curled hair and a gentle smile. Her attire, including a low-cut dress with lace trim, necklace, and bracelet, conveys elegance without ostentation.
Technique & Style
Cousins employed chiaroscuro, a strong contrast of light and dark, to sharply delineate the subject's face against a blurred, dark background, ensuring focal emphasis on her.
History & Provenance
Created in 1828 by Samuel Cousins, the work is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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