Jealous Monster (from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds")
December 8, 1778
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
Plate: 11 11/16 x 7 15/16 in. (29.7 x 20.1 cm) Sheet: 16 x 11 1/16 in. (40.6 x 28.1 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.638.17
Tags
Art Historical Context
"Jealous Monster" is of fifteen etchings created by British artist John Hamilton Mortimer in1778, dedicated to contemporary Sir Joshua Reynolds, the esteemed president of the Royal Academy. on December 8, Mortimer's series reflects the late 18th-century fascination with dramatic, allegorical subjects, blending neoclassical ideals with gothic fantasy. Mortimer, known for his bold history paintings and imaginative drawings, used these prints to pay homage to Reynolds while showcasing his own flair for the grotesque, as seen in tags evoking women and monsters. Etching, Mortimer's chosen medium, ...
About the Artist
John Hamilton Mortimer|Sir Joshua Reynolds · 1740–1779
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