Prospero and Miranda (1781) — Mary Hoare

Prospero and Miranda (1781) is an artwork by Mary Hoare. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Prospero and Miranda (1781)
- Artist
- Mary Hoare (English, 1753-1820)
- Subject collection
- Legend & folklore
The mythology behind the named subject
The named subject belongs to Shakespeare’s dramatic world. This collection includes literary scenes alongside classical mythology; the precise scene should be read in relation to the named play and its characters.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Prospero and Miranda (1781)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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