Who painted Title Page?

Title Page was painted by H. G. Watkins in 1846.

Where can I see Title Page?

Title Page is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Title Page?

Title Page is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Title Page

H. G. Watkins , 1846

Title Page is an ink print by the Romanticist artist H. G. Watkins. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:at center in plate: Compositions / from / Campbell's Gertrude of Wyoming / by / G.E. Hicks. / Art-Union of London. / MDCCCXLVI.; at bottom in plate: G.E. Hicks delt. / H.G. Watkins, sc.
Markings: Marked:stamped upper left verso in blue ink: Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington. D.C. Jun 12 1882

About this work

Overview

Title Page is an 1846 engraving on wove paper by H. G. Watkins, serving as the introductory page for a collection of compositions inspired by Thomas Campbell's poem 'Gertrude of Wyoming', interpreted by G.E. Hicks.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving features three key elements: titular text announcing the collection's source, a central figure of a hooded woman embodying romantic introspection, and a subordinate pair of figures, collectively alluding to the poetic themes of 'Gertrude of Wyoming'.

Technique & Style

Executed in bold black lines on wove paper, the engraving exemplifies Romantic-era aesthetics, emphasizing dramatic lighting to evoke emotion and tension, characteristic of the movement's focus on imagination and feeling.

History & Provenance

Created in 1846 by H. G. Watkins for G.E. Hicks' compositions based on Campbell's poem, specific ownership or exhibition history details are not provided in available sources.

Context

Part of a broader 19th-century artistic trend interpreting literary works through visual arts, this piece reflects the Romantic movement's influence on both literature and engraving.

Legacy

As a title page, its legacy is tied to the overall reception of G.E. Hicks' 'Compositions from Campbell's Gertrude of Wyoming', with its impact being more about introducing the collection than standing as an independently renowned engraving.