The artwork named “Alonso, King of Naples and Another Figure (fragment of ‘The Tempest Act I, Scene 1’)” is a product of George Romney, an artist associated with the Romanticism movement. This piece is categorized under the genre of literary painting and is part of a series inspired by William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”
In this fragment of ‘The Tempest Act I, Scene 1,’ the artwork depicts two figures, embodying a dramatic moment from the play. The expressions and gestures of the characters convey a sense of urgency and distress. The figure on the left, presumably Alonso, King of Naples, is characterized by an older, weathered face with white hair and a beard, raising his hand in a gesture that suggests alarm or command. The other figure, possibly a nobleman or companion, mirrors this sense of agitation with an upward gaze and an outstretched arm. The background of the artwork is imbued with dark, tumultuous hues, accentuating the emotional intensity and the perilous situation unfolding in the scene.