A Scene from As You Like It (or The Mock Marriage of Orlando and Rosalin)

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"A Scene from As You Like It (or The Mock Marriage of Orlando and Rosalin)" is a notable oil painting by the 19th-century British artist Walter Howell Deverell, a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, which was a group of English painters, poets, and critics founded in 1848. The painting, created in 1853, is inspired by William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy "As You Like It," specifically depicting a scene from Act IV, Scene I, where the character Rosalind, disguised as the boy Ganymede, engages in a mock marriage with Orlando, the man she loves.

Deverell's work is significant for its adherence to the Pre-Raphaelite principles of detailed observation of nature, vivid colors, and complex compositions, as well as its literary subject matter, which was a common theme among the artists of this movement. The painting is characterized by its intricate portrayal of the characters and the forest setting, capturing the romantic and playful essence of the Shakespearean scene.

The artist's interpretation of the play is notable for its emphasis on the gender-bending elements of the plot, a theme that has been the subject of much scholarly discussion in terms of both Shakespeare's work and the Victorian era's approach to gender roles. Deverell's painting is also an example of the Pre-Raphaelites' interest in capturing the authenticity of historical settings, as they sought to challenge the conventions of the Royal Academy of Arts and its promotion of a more idealized form of historical painting.

"A Scene from As You Like It" is considered an important work in Deverell's relatively small oeuvre, as his career was cut short by his untimely death at the age of 27. The painting stands as a testament to the artist's potential and his contribution to the Pre-Raphaelite movement, despite his brief career. It remains an enduring piece of 19th-century British art that continues to be studied for its artistic and cultural significance.

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