Petulant Collection

Just Wright by David Wright
A young woman in a red dress with a plunging neckline and a large, wide brimmed hat to protect her English rose complexion from the sun, contemplates the viewer with a slightly arrogant air

Campbell, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Campbell, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 June 20

Pierce, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Pierce, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 20

Off, 1899 (oil on panel)
MAN63009 Off, 1899 (oil on panel) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); 32.7x24.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Edmund Blair Leighton); © Manchester Art Gallery

Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print)
STC226844 Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123820 L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Mr Robert Baddeley in the character of Petulant in William Congreves The Way of the World, Drury Lane Theatre, 1764
6337654 Mr Robert Baddeley in the character of Petulant in William Congreves The Way of the World, Drury Lane Theatre, 1764 by Thornthwaite, J

Lovers in a Punt (oil on board)
OJ225552 Lovers in a Punt (oil on board) by Burgess, John-Bagnold (1830-97); 22.9x28 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Portrait of a young girl of the Yao (Mien) ethnic group, Baan Huai Nam Yen village, Golden Triangle, northern area, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Theatre / Plays / Congreve
THE WAY OF THE WORLD by William Congreve - Mr Baddeley in the character of Petulant

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Step into the world of 18th-century wit and intrigue with William Congreve's classic play, The Way of the World. In this timeless tale of love, money, and deceit, the petulant character of Petulant, famously portrayed by Mr. Robert Baddeley, adds a delightful layer of drama. Meanwhile, in the art world, two captivating pieces echo the play's themes of desire and avarice. "Avarice" and "L Avarice," both pochoir prints from 1924, showcase the allure and danger of greed. In "Just Wright" by David Wright, we see a young girl's expression that could be described as petulant, adding a hint of mischief to this beautiful oil painting on panel. And in "Lovers in a Punt," an oil on board painting, we find a moment of tender romance amidst the complexities of human relationships, reminding us that love can be found even in the most unexpected places. Lastly, a portrait of a young girl from the Yao (Mien) ethnic group adds a global perspective to our exploration of human emotions. The Way of the World, both on the stage and in art, continues to captivate and inspire us with its timeless themes.