Who painted Scene from Ben Jonson's Every Man in His Humour (Act II, Scene I)?

Scene from Ben Jonson's Every Man in His Humour (Act II, Scene I) was painted by Daniel Maclise in 1848.

Where can I see Scene from Ben Jonson's Every Man in His Humour (Act II, Scene I)?

Scene from Ben Jonson's Every Man in His Humour (Act II, Scene I) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Scene from Ben Jonson's Every Man in His Humour (Act II, Scene I)?

Scene from Ben Jonson's Every Man in His Humour (Act II, Scene I) is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

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Daniel Maclise , 1848

Scene from Ben Jonson's <font -i>Every Man in His Humour</font -i> (Act II, Scene I) is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Daniel Maclise. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting depicts a scene from Act II, Scene I of Ben Jonson's 1601 play, Every Man in His Humour, capturing a moment from the comedic drama.

Subject & Meaning

The scene focuses on Kitely, a merchant whose defining 'humour' is jealousy, alongside his youthful and attractive wife, highlighting the play's exploration of character flaws.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the painting reflects characteristics associated with Romanticism, though specific stylistic nuances of the work are not detailed here.

History & Provenance

The artwork features John Forster as Kitely, a friend of the artist, who performed in an 1845 amateur production of the play, also involving Charles Dickens.

Artist & collection

Artist

Daniel Maclise

Daniel Maclise (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England.