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Othello and Desdemona, 1859 (oil on panel)
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Othello and Desdemona, 1859 (oil on panel)
CH378299 Othello and Desdemona, 1859 (oil on panel) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 64.8x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: characters from play Othello by William Shakespeare (1564-1616); ); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25143354
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This print captures the essence of Shakespeare's tragic play, Othello. Painted by Daniel Maclise in 1859, this oil on panel masterpiece depicts the iconic characters of Othello and Desdemona. The painting measures 64.8x77.5 cm and is part of a private collection. In this scene, we witness the complex dynamics between these two central figures. Desdemona, portrayed as a beautiful and innocent woman, gazes lovingly at her husband while holding a handkerchief delicately in her hand. Othello, consumed by jealousy and suspicion, stands beside her with an intense expression on his face. Maclise skillfully captures the dramatic tension that permeates throughout Shakespeare's play through his meticulous brushwork and attention to detail. Every stroke brings out the emotions that define each character - love for Desdemona radiating from her eyes and jealousy burning within Othello's soul. This artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the timeless themes explored in literature - love, betrayal, jealousy - all brought to life through theater and drama. It invites us to delve into the depths of human nature as we contemplate how trust can be shattered by baseless suspicions. As we gaze upon this remarkable painting from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back to Shakespearean times where passion intertwines with tragedy on stage – forever immortalized in art for generations to come.
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