Jemima Countess Cornwallis
1771
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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James Watson
James Watson (1740–1790) was a British artist, born in Dublin.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jemima Countess Cornwallis is a 1771 ink by James Watson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A woman sits on a cushioned chair, dressed in a light, flowing gown with a high neckline. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she holds a folded paper in her hands. Behind her, a small landscape painting shows trees and a distant view, while a vase of flowers sits on a shelf. This is a printed portrait, not painted directly on canvas. The soft shadows and smooth tones suggest a focus on gentle contrasts. Next, look up the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.
James Watson (1740–1790) was a British artist, born in Dublin.
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