Cinderella
1854
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1854
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a young girl with long, red hair standing in a doorway, wearing a long dress. She is looking down at a small, ugly creature wearing a red cape and a pointed hat, who is standing in front of her. The creature is holding a stick in each hand. The room is dimly lit, with a fire burning in the fireplace. There are pumpkins and other objects scattered around the floor. In the background, there is a cityscape visible through the doorway. The painting is a scene from the classic fairy tale "Cinderella." The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up George Cruikshank.
