1821
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William Charles Macready (1793–1873), as Macbeth in 'Macbeth' by William Shakespeare is a 1821 oil by George Clint, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait depicts a man with short, dark hair, dressed in a black and red tartan-patterned shirt with a white collar underneath. He wears a black leather vest adorned with gold accents and red trim, and his hands are clasped together in front of him. The subject's attire suggests he is dressed for a theatrical performance, possibly as the character Macbeth. The painting's style and the subject's costume evoke a sense of drama and intensity. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the portfolio of George Clint.
George Clint (12 April 1770 – 10 May 1854) was an English portrait painter and engraver, especially notable for his many theatrical subjects.
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