I was at the Met the other day and stopped dead in front of Edwin Austin Abbey’s King Lear, Act I, Scene I. I knew it was dramatic—but 10.5 feet long?! That painting isn’t just theatrical, it’s practically a stage. 🎭🖼️ #MetMuseum #EdwinAustinAbbey #KingLear #AmericanArt #OversizedDrama
Edwin Austin Abbey | "King Lear," Act I, Scene I | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I was at the Met the other day and stopped dead in front of Edwin Austin Abbey’s King Lear, Act I, Scene I. I knew it was dramatic—but 10.5 feet long?! That painting isn’t just theatrical, it’s practically a stage. 🎭🖼️ #MetMuseum #EdwinAustinAbbey #KingLear #AmericanArt #OversizedDrama