Scene in the Wings of a Theatre WA1972.18 George Meredith

George Meredith

Oxford Almanack for 1799

Annibale Carracci's Choice of Hercules in the Palazzo Farnese was a source for the composition

was begun in 1886 but not completed until two years later

the Glasgow merchant

Scene in the Wings of a Theatre WA1972.18 George MeredithForain's interest in themes from the ballet was formed through his friendship with Degas. His ballet pictures mostly date from between the late 1870s and 1900. He was a successful caricaturist and illustrator and he often introduced an illustrative or satirical note into his work. The scene probably takes place between the acts. An 'abonn' in top hat lurks in the background.