Macready as Werner
1850
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a man dressed in old-fashioned clothes, looking serious. He's sitting in a chair, with a dark background behind him. This portrait is interesting because it shows a famous actor, William Charles Macready, in a role he was known for. The painting was done after his last performance in this role. To learn more about the style of this painting, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
