Dimensions: support: 737 x 1245 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: Here we have Daniel Maclise's Scene from ‘Twelfth Night,’ a dramatic oil on canvas. It strikes me as a rather theatrical tableau. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The painting breathes with the spirit of Shakespeare, doesn’t it? Maclise really captures the play’s absurd humor and social commentary. That garden feels almost like a stage set, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely. It's like we’re peeking into the scene. I hadn’t thought of it that way. Curator: Exactly! And the colors, bold and bright, amplify the exaggerated emotions. Consider Malvolio's costume; it's practically screaming for attention! It’s a beautiful blend of observation and invention. It makes you wonder what Maclise thought of ambition and folly. Editor: It does make you wonder! Thanks, I’ll definitely be thinking about that.
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This picture shows a scene from William Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night. Malvolio works in the household of the rich Countess Olivia. Fed up with his arrogant behaviour, Malvolio’s colleagues trick him into believing that Olivia is in love with him, by forging a letter from her. The letter suggests that if Malvolio shares her feelings, he should show this by wearing yellow stockings, as seen in this painting. It also requests that he smile constantly. Malvolio follows the demands of the letter, and his uncharacteristic behaviour and appearance lead Olivia to believe he is mentally ill. Gallery label, February 2019
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