Jealous Monster

1778

John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist, British, 1740 - 1779

This is an illustration featuring mythical creatures in a chaotic scene. The beings show exaggerated features and expressions while situated in a water setting. Swirling clouds and waves fill the background, adding to the dynamic nature of the scene. The image combines intricate line work with light and shadow play, showcasing motion and tension. The text at the bottom says "Jealous Monster," hinting at a theme of envy-driven conflict.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on pale green paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 × 19.8 cm (11 5/8 × 7 13/16 in.) cut within platemark

  • Accession Number

    2017.53.60

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Sunderland 1986, no. 140.14

  • Series Title

    Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, London, 11 March 1993); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1986

  • Sunderland, John. "John Hamilton Mortimer: His Life and Works," Walpole Society 52 (1986): no. 140.14

Inscriptions

lower left in image: JM (in monogram); lower center in plate: JEALOUS MONSTER. / Publish'd Dec.r 8, 1778 by I. Mortimer

Wikidata ID

Q77259450

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