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title: Lady Olivia in Mourning
author: Charles Robert Leslie
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20226/lady-olivia-in-mourning/
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updated: 2025-03-18
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# Lady Olivia in Mourning
_Authored by Charles Robert Leslie_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20226.jpg)
## Image Caption
Lady Olivia, one of the major characters in [William Shakespeare](https://www.worldhistory.org/William_Shakespeare/)'s comedy *[Twelfth Night](https://www.worldhistory.org/Twelfth_Night/)*, dresses in mourning for her late brother. Because of her grief, she refuses to entertain suits of marriage from the lovesick Duke Orsino. By Charles Robert Leslie, c. 19th century, from Shakespeare Illustrated.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Leslie, C. R. (2025, March 18). Lady Olivia in Mourning. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Leslie, Charles Robert. "Lady Olivia in Mourning." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 18, 2025. .
### MLA
Leslie, Charles Robert. "Lady Olivia in Mourning." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Mar 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles_Robert_Leslie,_Olivia.jpg) by [**Charles Robert Leslie**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles_Robert_Leslie,_Olivia.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 18 March 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.