John Philip Kemble (1757–1823), as Rolla in 'Pizarro' Adapted by Richard Brinsley Sheridan from 'Die Spanier in Peru' by August Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue
1800
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
John Philip Kemble (1757–1823), as Rolla in 'Pizarro' Adapted by Richard Brinsley Sheridan from 'Die Spanier in Peru' by August Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue is a 1800 unspecified by Thomas Lawrence, depicting john philip kemble, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man dressed in a white tunic with gold trim, holding a sword in his right hand and a baby in his left. He is wearing a dark cape and sandals. The background is dark, with a spotlight shining down on the man. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be in the midst of a dramatic scene. The baby he is holding looks up at him with a curious expression. This painting is a representation of John Philip Kemble as Rolla in 'Pizarro'. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Thomas Lawrence.
