Lady Macbeth
George Romney was absolutely obsessed with Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth, sketching her in various states of madness over and over again throughout his career. In this haunting scene, she looks absolutely terrified, eyes wide and staring into the void as she clutches a veil over her head, perfectly capturing the moment her guilt consumes her mind. Romney never actually finished the grand, final painting he dreamed of creating, leaving us with these raw, expressive sketches that feel surprisingly modern and emotional compared to his usual polished society portraits.
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