Portret van Jane Cathcart en haar dochter Jane before 1765

This mezzotint by James McArdell depicts Jane Cathcart and her daughter Jane. Created before 1765, the artwork captures a tender moment between mother and child, showcasing McArdell's talent for realistic detail and subtle light and shadow. The presence of a greyhound adds a touch of elegance to the composition, further emphasizing the subject's refined social standing. McArdell, renowned for his portraiture, utilized the mezzotint technique, a printing process that allowed for rich tonal variation and soft transitions, contributing to the work's captivating realism.