Peg Woffington as Rosalind with Celia and Touchstone in the Forest of Arden

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"Peg Woffington as Rosalind with Celia and Touchstone in the Forest of Arden" is an 18th-century painting by the English artist Francis Hayman, depicting a scene from William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy "As You Like It." The artwork captures the moment when the character Rosalind, disguised as the youth Ganymede, is in the Forest of Arden with her cousin Celia and the court jester Touchstone. The painting is notable for its portrayal of the celebrated Irish actress Margaret "Peg" Woffington (1720–1760), who was renowned for her performances in male roles, including that of Rosalind.

In the painting, Hayman illustrates the theatricality and gender fluidity of the Shakespearean stage, with Woffington's Rosalind taking center stage, exuding both the charm of the character's feminine identity and the convincing portrayal of her assumed masculine guise. Celia and Touchstone, key figures in the play, are depicted alongside Rosalind, contributing to the narrative and thematic richness of the scene. The work is a testament to Hayman's skill in capturing the essence of theatrical performance and the cultural milieu of 18th-century England.

Francis Hayman (1708–1776) was a prominent figure in the London art scene and a founding member of the Royal Academy. His works often reflected his close association with the theater, and he painted several scenes from Shakespeare's plays, which were popular subjects during the period. "Peg Woffington as Rosalind with Celia and Touchstone in the Forest of Arden" is a significant example of Hayman's genre paintings, blending fine art with the dramatic arts, and serves as an important historical record of 18th-century performance practice and stage interpretation of Shakespeare's works.

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