Scene from <font -i>Twelfth Night</font -i>: Maria, Olivia, Viola
1789
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1789
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This oil painting shows a scene from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. It depicts Viola, dressed as a man, meeting Olivia and Maria. The painting is interesting because it's one of many works created for a special gallery in London. The scene is set in a quiet room with the characters interacting. The artist paid attention to the details of the scene. To learn more about this style, look into the technique of glazing.
