King Lear
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
King Lear is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a scene from King Lear, Act 3, Scene 2. It's a dramatic moment from the play. The artist used simple lines and shading to convey the emotion. The image is from the nineteenth century, and its simplicity is interesting because it focuses on the story, not intricate details. To learn more about similar prints, look at the technique: sfumato.
The print depicts Act 3, Scene 2 of *King Lear*, set in a storm-wracked landscape. In the center, the Fool stands with his back to the viewer, hands clasped over his head, while King Lear faces forward, his garments billowing in the wind as he gazes toward the storm clouds above.
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