1795
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Scene from William Shakespeare's 'Henry VI' is a 1795 oil by Thomas Stothard, a Neoclassicism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with a woman in a yellow dress kneeling beside a fallen man. Three men in armor stand around them, their faces stern. The woman's right hand reaches out to the man on the ground, while her left hand rests on her hip. The armor-clad men appear to be discussing something, their expressions serious. The woman's yellow dress stands out against the dark background, which features a subtle gradient of blues and grays. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the fallen man and the stern expressions of the armored men contributing to the sense of gravity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Thomas Stothard.
Thomas Stothard (17 August 1755 – 27 April 1834) was a British painter, illustrator and engraver.
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