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Prospero, Miranda and Ariel, from "The Tempest"
Unknown Artist
A dramatic 18th-century oil painting depicting a pivotal scene of magic and revelation from Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Prospero, Miranda and Ariel from The Tempest
Thomas Stothard
1799 · Medium Not Listed
A luminous and atmospheric scene from Shakespeare's The Tempest, capturing a moment of mystical transition.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted by Thomas Stothard around 1799, this evocative work illustrates a key moment from Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The composition centers on the ethereal Ariel, draped in soft pink and surrounded by sprites, as Prospero and Miranda look on from the deep shadows. Stothard’s masterful use of light and airy brushwork creates a sense of otherworldly magic, making it a sophisticated addition for collectors of classical and literary-themed art.
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