Lady Macbeth
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman in a long white dress standing beside a sick man in bed. She wears a red hat and holds a chain, looking down at him. The room is dim, with heavy curtains, a suit of armor, and a staircase in the background. The artist used soft watercolor strokes to show light and shadow, making the scene feel quiet and serious. The woman’s calm face and the man’s pale skin stand out against the darker room. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
