Mr. Kemble as Bajazet in 'Tamerlane'

1792

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Mr. Kemble as Bajazet in 'Tamerlane' is a 1792 by Philip Audinet, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Philip Audinet
When & what style?: 1792 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man dressed in a long robe and turban, with his arms crossed and a chain hanging from his right wrist. He stands in front of a draped curtain, with a subtle landscape visible behind it. The image is rendered in a range of grays, with the subject's face and hands standing out in greater detail. The man's expression is serious, and his posture conveys a sense of dignity and authority. The chain hanging from his wrist adds a sense of drama and tension to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A print on paper from 1792 depicts Mr. Kemble in full figure as Bajazet in the play *Tamerlane*, after a painting by Samuel De Wilde and engraved by Philip Audinet.

Read the full account in the museum source.