Illustration for Tales From Shakespeare 1923

This illustration for "Tales from Shakespeare" by Artuš Scheiner depicts a scene from Shakespeare's play "Pericles, Prince of Tyre". The scene features three figures: a bearded man seated on a rug, a woman playing a lute, and another woman strumming a similar stringed instrument, all against a backdrop of a seaside. The illustration was created in 1923, highlighting the artist's talent for capturing the drama and beauty of Shakespeare's works through visual narrative. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rich fabrics, the meticulously rendered instruments, and the expressive postures of the figures. This artwork serves as a testament to the enduring power of Shakespeare's plays, brought to life by Scheiner's masterful illustrative style.