Samuel Cousins

British, 1801 - 1887

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This artwork depicts a scene showing a forest setting. In the center, a figure with a donkey's head, adorned with a flower crown, sits while being tended to by a woman in a flowing, translucent gown with star-like decorations. She holds a flower close to the donkey-headed figure. A character with pointed ears peeks over her shoulder. In the foreground, a small, nude figure stands with his back to the viewer, while several rabbits and fairy-like beings dance around. The background is dark and wooded, with moonlight illuminating the scene.
Samuel Cousins, Midsummer Night's Dream, 1856, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.8

Midsummer Night's Dream

Samuel Cousins · 1856 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.8
The image shows a man portrayed from the waist up in a classic seated position. He is slightly turned to the right with his head facing ahead. His facial features are finely detailed with a soft, youthful expression, characterized by a slightly elongated face, pronounced cheekbones, and a smooth complexion. He has short, well-groomed hair with a slight wave and sideburns that frame his face. He is dressed in period attire, wearing a dark coat over a high-necked, pleated white shirt. The background features a subtle, cloudy sky with suggestions of foliage.
Samuel Cousins, William Walker, Robert Burns, published 1842, mezzotint and etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8356

Robert Burns

Samuel Cousins, William Walker · published 1842 · mezzotint and etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8356

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