Jaques and the Wounded Stag by George Romney, William Hodges. In a dense, shadowed forest, a man in a red tunic reclines by a rushing stream while a stag drinks from the water nearby.

Jaques and the Wounded Stag

George Romney, William Hodges

1790 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A moody and contemplative forest landscape depicting a scene from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It.'

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with a calm mood in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1790 by William Hodges and George Romney, this evocative work captures the melancholy Jaques in the Forest of Arden. The composition balances the quiet solitude of the reclining figure with the wild, atmospheric beauty of the deep woods and a lone stag at the water's edge.

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