Petruchio, pretending to find Fault with every Dish, threw the Meat about the Floor by Arthur Rackham

Petruchio, pretending to find Fault with every Dish, threw the Meat about the Floor - Arthur Rackham -

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TitlePetruchio, pretending to find Fault with every Dish, threw the Meat about the Floor
ArtistArthur Rackham
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)

About Petruchio, pretending to find Fault with every Dish, threw the Meat about the Floor

The artwork titled “Petruchio, pretending to find Fault with every Dish, threw the Meat about the Floor” is an illustration created by Arthur Rackham. It is part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and belongs to the genre of illustration. This particular illustration is included in Rackham’s series “Tales from Shakespeare.”

The artwork depicts a dramatic scene from William Shakespeare’s play “The Taming of the Shrew,” wherein the character Petruchio is theatrically tossing meat onto the floor, seemingly criticizing every dish presented to him. The illustration is rendered with meticulous detail, capturing the chaotic energy of the moment. It shows Petruchio with a vigorous gesture, his arm raised high, further highlighting his unruly behavior. The background features two other characters observing the scene with a mix of surprise and concern. The floor is littered with broken dishes and food, emphasizing the extremity of the situation. Arthur Rackham’s distinctive style, characterized by bold lines and rich color tones, brings the scene vividly to life, evoking a sense of both humor and disorder.

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