"Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee": plate 4 from Othello (Act 1, Scene 3) 1844 - 1900

This lithograph, "Honest Iago, my Desdemona must I leave to thee," is a dramatic depiction of a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's Othello. Created by Théodore Chassériau, a renowned 19th-century artist, the print captures the tension and intrigue surrounding the characters of Othello, Desdemona, and Iago. The artwork's meticulous detail, including the intricate costumes and the architectural backdrop, adds to its visual impact and invites viewers to delve deeper into the complexities of the play. The piece is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a glimpse into the artistic interpretation of Shakespearean literature in the 19th century.