Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth

Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth is a striking oil painting by John Singer Sargent, housed in Tate Britain, London. Created in 1889, this portrait captures the actress Ellen Terry during her acclaimed performance as Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth. She is depicted wearing a vivid green dress adorned with iridescent beetle wings, embodying both theatrical intensity and realism. Painted on canvas, Sargent’s work showcases his skill in merging Realism with a vivid portrayal of character, making it a compelling example of his talent for capturing performance and personality in a painting.