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Title Page

H. G. Watkins

1846

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Title Page is a 1846 ink by H. G. Watkins, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: H. G. Watkins
When & what style?: 1846 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a title page, featuring the words "COMPOSITIONS FROM CAMPBELL'S GERTRUDE OF WYOMING BY G.E. HICKS" at the top. Below this, a sketch of a woman in a hooded cloak is visible, with a smaller sketch of two figures at the bottom. The overall style of the painting is characteristic of Romanticism, with a focus on emotion and imagination. The use of bold lines and dramatic lighting adds to the sense of drama and tension in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the Romantic movement, you might want to explore the works of other artists associated with this style.