Artwork

Griselda

Griselda, by Charles Robert Leslie, oil, 1840
Griselda, by Charles Robert Leslie, oil, 1840

Griselda is an oil painting by the Realist artist Charles Robert Leslie. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Griselda is an oil painting created by Charles Robert Leslie in 1840, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman with long, dark hair and a white dress, gazing directly at the viewer with a neutral expression.

Technique & Style

Leslie employed chiaroscuro to create depth, using strong contrasts between light and dark. The woman's dress is rendered in loose brushstrokes, giving it a soft appearance. A dark background helps the subject stand out.

Artist & collection