Artwork
Lady Easy's Steinkirk (from Colley Cibber's 'The Fearless Husband', Act V, Scene 5)
Lady Easy's Steinkirk (from Colley Cibber's 'The Fearless Husband', Act V, Scene 5) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Francis Wheatley. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Francis Wheatley's 'Lady Easy's Steinkirk' is an oil painting created around 1784, illustrating a scene from a play.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a private moment from Act V, Scene 5 of Colley Cibber's 'The Fearless Husband', showing three figures in a dimly lit room: a man slumped in a chair and two women, one standing behind him and the other seated beside him, displaying concern.
Technique & Style
Wheatley employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, characteristic of his work in the rococo style, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, exemplifying Wheatley's skill as an English painter known for portraits and landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francis Wheatley RA (1747 – 28 June 1801) was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art.
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