William Henry Mote Collection
William Henry Mote, a renowned artist of the mid-19th century, captured the essence of elegance and beauty in his exquisite engravings
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William Henry Mote, a renowned artist of the mid-19th century, captured the essence of elegance and beauty in his exquisite engravings. His attention to detail is evident in each piece, such as "Miss Wilmot, " adorned with a pearl headdress and fur-lined cape over her off-the-shoulder dress. Mote's skillful hand brought life to John Hayter's illustration from Charles Heath's English Pearls. In another enchanting portrait titled "Gertrude, " we see a woman with her hair elegantly styled and wearing an off-the-shoulder dress embellished with lace and ribbons. The steel stipple engraving by Mote showcases his mastery in capturing delicate features and intricate attire. Mote also immortalized Elizabeth Jane Somerville, daughter of Sir William Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney. She stands gracefully playing the piano while dressed in ringlets and a gown adorned with lace and ribbons. Through this portrait, Mote beautifully portrays not only her musical talent but also her refined sense of fashion. The allure continues with Amy, depicted as a stunning beauty veiled over long flowing hair. Her ermine-trimmed off-the-shoulder dress exudes sophistication while she holds a precious pearl necklace delicately between her fingers. This captivating image demonstrates Mote's ability to capture both gracefulness and opulence. Another notable work by William Henry Mote is "Miss Gore. " With an off-the-shoulder dress accentuating her tight waistline and hair adorned with roses, Miss Gore emanates timeless charm through this steel stipple engraving after an illustration by William Drummond from Charles Heath's English Pearls. Mote was not limited to portraying women; he also created remarkable portraits like that of Mary Matilda Georgiana Labouchere (nee Howard), daughter of George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle.