Lillah McCarthy as Jocasta in <i>Oedipus Rex</i> by Sophocles
1907
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1907
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Lillah McCarthy as Jocasta in <i>Oedipus Rex</i> by Sophocles is a 1907 paint by Harold Speed, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a woman in a long, flowing orange dress with gold accents. She wears a gold headpiece and large gold earrings, and her dark hair is pulled back. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and her hand is clenched into a fist. The woman's facial expression is serious, and her eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's features and the intricate details of her clothing. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Harold Speed, who was known for his detailed and expressive portraits. If you're interested in learning more about Speed's work, you might want to check out the Victoria and Albert Museum, where this painting is held.
A three-quarter-length oil portrait depicts Lillah McCarthy in the role of Jocasta. She stands with her body oriented to the viewer’s left and her head turned to the right, set against a plain black background. Her costume consists of an orange Grecian-style dress with yellow and gold embellishment on the bodice, complemented by a gold headdress and matching drop earrings. Her arms rest at her sides with clenched hands. The painting was donated to the British Theatre Museum Association by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in April 1964.
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British painter Harold Speed turned everyday scenes and figures into sharp, lifelike portraits.
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