Disappointed Love
1821
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1821
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Disappointed Love is a 1821 oil by Francis Danby, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Disappointed Love is an oil painting made by Francis Danby in 1821. The work is a genre scene, showing everyday life rather than myth or history. It was created with oil paint, a common medium for the period. The picture is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It reflects the early‑19th‑century interest in domestic narratives. The painting measures a modest size, typical for salon displays. You might also check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more of Danby’s work.
