Who painted Mrs. Matthew Ellis?

Mrs. Matthew Ellis was painted by William Dickinson in 1780.

Where can I see Mrs. Matthew Ellis?

Mrs. Matthew Ellis is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Mrs. Matthew Ellis?

Mrs. Matthew Ellis is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Mrs. Matthew Ellis

William Dickinson , 1780

Mrs. Matthew Ellis is a print by the Romanticist artist William Dickinson. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The print 'Mrs.

Accession no.: 1942.738
Credit line: Bequest of John L. Severance

About this work

Overview

The print 'Mrs. Matthew Ellis' is a work by William Dickinson, created in 1780. It is a portrait print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman standing in a landscape with a small dog. She wears a light-colored dress with a low neckline and her hair is styled in an updo. The scene conveys a sense of serenity, with the woman and dog interacting in a peaceful environment.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of late 18th-century portraiture, with attention to the subject's attire and surroundings. The style is associated with the emerging Romantic movement, which emphasized emotion and the natural world.