Figure Studies
Scene from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I
Marcellus Laroon the Younger
A refined 18th-century theatrical painting depicting characters from Shakespeare’s Henry IV.
Falstaff and the Recruits
John Cawse
1818 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A lively 19th-century oil painting depicting a humorous scene from Shakespeare's Henry IV.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1818 by John Cawse, this oil on canvas captures the theatrical spirit of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part II'. The composition uses dramatic light from a leaded window to illuminate a motley crew of recruits standing before the rotund and seated Sir John Falstaff, showcasing Cawse's skill in characterization and period costume.
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