Portret van Catherine Pelham 1744 - 1760

"Portret van Catherine Pelham" is a mezzotint portrait by James McArdell, a prominent Irish mezzotint engraver. Created between 1744 and 1760, the artwork depicts Catherine Pelham in profile, adorned in a lace-trimmed gown and an elaborate hat. The use of mezzotint, a technique producing soft tonal values, allows McArdell to capture the delicate textures of Catherine Pelham's attire and the subtle nuances of her expression. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to McArdell's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects, making it a highly prized example of 18th-century portraiture.