drawing of scenery and props in King Lear
1855
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting depicts a castle with a moat, featuring a bridge and a tower. The castle is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there is a collection of props, including a throne, a helmet, and a sword. These props are likely used in a theatrical production of King Lear. The painting is a drawing created by William Telbin between 1851 and 1859. It is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum and is an example of Impressionism and Realism. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.
