Julia Neilson as Nell Gwyn in <i>Sweet Nell of Old Drury</i> by Paul Kester
1920
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1920
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a woman dressed in 17th-century clothing, looking directly at the viewer. She's wearing a fancy dress and a hat. The woman in the painting is Julia Neilson, an actress, playing the role of Nell Gwyn. The painting is interesting because it depicts a specific moment in a play. Check out the work of the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
