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King Lear Weeping over the Dead Body of Cordelia
by James Barry, 1787
King Lear Weeping over the Dead Body of Cordelia (1787) is a mythological painting by James Barry, one of the masters of Neoclassicism. The original hangs in the Tate.
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- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- James Barry
- Year
- 1787
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Original
- Tate
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
King Lear Weeping over the Dead Body of Cordelia by James Barry (1787) depicts Cordelia, Lear. The original hangs in the Tate.
Your ArtLogia King Lear Weeping over the Dead Body of Cordelia is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Neoclassicism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: James Barry (1741–1806) was a British painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by James Barry hang in collections such as the Tate and the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
James Barry (1741–1806)
James Barry (1741–1806) was a British painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by James Barry hang in collections such as the Tate and the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna.
More by James BarryQuestions
Is this King Lear Weeping over the Dead Body of Cordelia reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your King Lear Weeping over the Dead Body of Cordelia is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original King Lear Weeping over the Dead Body of Cordelia?
The original by James Barry (1787) is in Tate Britain. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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