The poor Actress's Christmas Dinner
Robert Braithwaite Martineau’s ‘The Poor Actress’ Christmas Dinner,’ painted in 1860, portrays a woman resting her head on her hand, illuminated by candlelight. A small bowl of pudding sits beside her, symbolizing sustenance and warmth against the backdrop of wintry stillness. The artwork exemplifies Victorian social realism and showcases Martineau's meticulous attention to detail.
Robert Braithwaite Martineau
Robert Braithwaite Martineau (1826-1869): Explore the Pre-Raphaelite Victorian painter's social realism & narrative works, including 'The Last Day in the Old Home'. Discover his connection to William Holman Hunt.
The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology
Explore art & archaeology spanning millennia at the Ashmolean Museum! Discover Egyptian mummies, Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces & more – free admission awaits!