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Shakespeare Othello Allegorical Oil Painting UK#1116890

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Shakespeare Othello Allegorical Oil Painting UK#1116890
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Large and colorful 19th century Victorian oil painting
depcitng the most famous scene from William Shakespeare's play
featuring Othello and the sleeping Desdemona and would make an impressive
additon to any fine houshold or collection. ****NOTE: Email for larger
images.
 
<STRONG>Summary of the plot or
story;</STRONG><BR>Othello is a highly esteemed general in the
service of Venice. Iago is Othello's ambitious friend and ensign. However, he
promotes the Florentine Michael Cassio to the position of personal lieutenant
and Iago is deadly jealous. Iago begins an evil and malicious campaign against
the hero.
 
Othello elopes with Desdemona, daughter of Senator Brabantio and Iago
enlists Roderigo, a former suitor of Desdemona, to slander him to Brabantio.
Desdemona's father then complains to the Duke of Venice, claiming the vile,
black man, used spells and charms to win Desdemona's favour.
 
Turkey threatens Cyprus and the Senate charges Othello to defend Cyprus to
become the new governor. The Duke of Venice listens to Brabantio's charges
against him but after hearing Othello speak of his love for Desdemona the duke
finds in his favour.
 
Othello is totally unaware that the treacherous Iago was behind all the
charges and orders Iago to accompany his wife to Cypress. Roderigo ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Some wear to the canvas, has several old repairs, otherwise in good condition.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Circa 1880 -19th Century</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:29 x 41.5 inches (painting)</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:44 x 31 inches (frame)</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Shakespeare Othello Allegorical Oil Painting UK</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:OIL on Canvas</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Long Island, NY</td></tr>
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