{"product_id":"cordelias-portion-ford-madox-brown","title":"Cordelia's Portion - Ford Madox Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eFord Madox Brown's 'Cordelia's Portion' captures a dramatic scene from Shakespeare's 'King Lear', depicting the moment when Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters. The painting is rendered in the detailed style characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFord Madox Brown, a British painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, created 'Cordelia's Portion'. The painting depicts a scene from William Shakespeare's play 'King Lear'. It captures the moment when King Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters, with Cordelia, his youngest, receiving a smaller portion due to her honest but less flattering declarations of love. The composition is crowded with figures, each rendered with detailed attention to costume and expression. Lear sits enthroned, surrounded by his daughters and courtiers. Cordelia stands to his right, her expression a mix of defiance and sorrow. The colour palette is dominated by earth tones, with touches of red and gold adding to the dramatic atmosphere. Brown's meticulous brushwork and emphasis on historical accuracy are characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite style. The painting reflects the Pre-Raphaelites' interest in literary subjects and their desire to return to the artistic principles of the pre-Renaissance era. The work explores themes of family, loyalty, and the consequences of pride and misjudgment. The map at Lear's feet symbolises the division of the kingdom and the ensuing tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-sermon-on-the-mount-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Sermon on the Mount - Dante Gabriel Rossetti — Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-car-of-love-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Car of Love - Edward Burne-Jones — Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ford Madox Brown","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57818370998607,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57818373226831,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57818373259599,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57818373292367,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57818373325135,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cordelia-s-Portion_Poster_CompositorV1_1780111083934.jpg?v=1780111241","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/cordelias-portion-ford-madox-brown","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}