Peg Woffington as Rosalind with Celia and Touchstone in the Forest of Arden, Act II scene 4 of `As y

Francis Hayman’s "Peg Woffington" captures a dramatic Shakespearean scene in Rococo style. Explore this oil painting of deception & vulnerability, showcasing 18th-century elegance.

Francis Hayman

Discover Francis Hayman (1708-1776), a founding member of the Royal Academy! Explore his Rococo-influenced portraits, Shakespearean scenes, Vauxhall Gardens paintings & book illustrations. A key figure in 18th-century British art.