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Shakespeare - Julius Caesar
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Shakespeare - Julius Caesar
Shakespeare - Julius Caesar - Portia to her husband Brutus: And when I ask d you what the matter was, You star d upon me with ungentle looks.
circa 1830
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1830s Brutus Caesar Husband Julius Married Portia Shakespeare Shakespearean
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This evocative image captures the intensity and complexity of the relationship between Portia and Brutus in Shakespeare's classic play, Julius Caesar. Portia, played here by a captivating actress of the 1830s, is shown confronting her husband with a look of deep concern and reproach. The setting is the familiar one of the Roman Empire, with its grandeur and intrigue, and the backdrop of political upheaval and betrayal. The title of the play looms large, as Caesar's assassination and its aftermath have set in motion a chain of events that threaten to tear apart the fabric of Portia and Brutus' marriage. With her hands clasped in supplication and her gaze fixed on her husband, Portia implores Brutus to reveal the truth behind his troubled expression. The question she asks - "And when I ask'd thee what the matter was, Thou star'd upon me with ungentle looks" - hangs heavy in the air, as the audience is left to wonder what lies beneath the surface of this once-happy union. This powerful moment in Shakespeare's masterpiece is brought to life through the expressive acting and period costumes of the 1830s, offering a glimpse into the emotional depths of one of literature's most enduring love stories.
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