Ellen Terry As Lady Macbeth 1889 - John Singer Sargent Classic Poster

The painting shows Ellen Terry, a renowned actress, in her iconic role as Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare's tragedy. She stands tall, her face pale and determined. A green dress, shimmering with iridescent beetle wings, adorns her. Red hair, braided with gold, cascades down her back nearly reaching her knees. A long, heather-colored cloak embroidered with red mythical creatures (possibly griffins or lions) drapes over her arm. In her hand, held high above her head, gleams King Duncan's crown, a symbol of the power she craves.