The Sonnet
1839
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1839
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Sonnet is a genre scene painting. It was created by William Mulready in 1839. The painting depicts a scene in rural England. A young couple is featured, with the man sitting self-consciously and his companion reacting with delight as she reads a sonnet he wrote for her. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, the artist: William Mulready.
