Notebook: The Tempest - Shipwreck

The Tempest, Act I, Scene I, the Shipwreck, 1793. Philip James de Loutherbourg – The Tempest Created by 18th century artist Philip James de Loutherbourg, this image depicts the storm that opens Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Known for his dramatic theatrical designs, de Loutherbourg captures the energy and spectacle of the play’s opening scene, where disruption gives way to reconciliation and restored order. Presented alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company’s contemporary production, the work highlights the enduring power of Shakespeare’s storytelling. Held in the RSC Theatre Collection