Goneril and Regan, King Lear, Act I, Scene I 1902

Edwin Austin Abbey's "Goneril and Regan, King Lear, Act I, Scene I" (1902), is an oil painting depicting two of King Lear's daughters, Goneril and Regan, in rich, elaborate attire. The painting captures a moment from Shakespeare's play, with Goneril in red and Regan in dark blue, embodying their contrasting personalities. Abbey's meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the characters, including their costumes, is characteristic of his work, known for illustrating historical and literary themes.