Alice Mary Knewstub (later Mrs. Rothenstein)
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 37.7 x 28 cm (14 13/16 x 11 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner
Accession Number
1988.21.5
Art Historical Context
Created in 1897, this intimate lithograph by Sir Williamenstein portrays Alice Mary Knewstub, the woman who would later become his wife. The image captures a quiet moment of personal significance, reflecting the artist’s interest in portraiture during the late Victorian period. As a print, it offers viewers a glimpse into Rothenstein’s private world just before his marriage, blending personal affection with artistic skill. Lithography, the medium chosen here, was prized in the 1890s for its ability to convey subtle tonal gradations and fine detail on wove paper. Measuring roughly 15 by 11 inc...