John Liston (c.1776–1846), as Pompey in 'Measure for Measure' by William Shakespeare
1812
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1812
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
John Liston (c.1776–1846), as Pompey in 'Measure for Measure' by William Shakespeare is a 1812 oil by Samuel De Wilde, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man in a costume, possibly from a play. He wears a red and yellow jacket with gold trim, a white shirt, and a black hat. His right hand is raised, palm out, as if he's gesturing or speaking. The man's face is expressive, with a serious look. The background is dark and blurry, but it might be a stage or a room. The painting is done in oil paint and has a realistic style. If you're interested in more artworks like this, you might want to explore the works of artist Samuel De Wilde.
Samuel De Wilde (1751 – 19 January 1832), born and died in London, was a portrait painter and etcher of Dutch descent famous for his theatrical paintings.
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