Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth 1889

John Singer Sargent's "Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth" (1889) is a portrait of the famous English actress in her role as the ambitious and manipulative queen from Shakespeare's Macbeth. Sargent's loose brushwork and impressionistic style capture Terry's commanding presence, as she stands in the shadows, her face illuminated by a mysterious light. The theatrical backdrop, suggestive of the play's dark and brooding atmosphere, is rendered with Sargent's characteristic sense of drama. This captivating portrait, a testament to the talents of both artist and actor, is considered a masterpiece of theatrical portraiture.