"King Lear," Act I, Scene I

The painting depicts a scene from "King Lear," Act I, Scene I by Edwin Austin Abbey. The scene shows a group of people in a room with a dog. The woman on the left wears a red dress with black trim and has long red hair. To her right, another woman wears a white dress with blue trim and a head covering. The woman in white gestures with her right hand. The woman on the far left wears a black dress with red trim and a hat. In the background, several people stand or kneel. The room has a stone floor and red walls with a large archway. A dog stands on the floor near the center of the image. The people wear medieval-style clothing. The room is dimly lit. The people have serious expressions. The scene appears to be a dramatic moment.