Hamlet and the Queen (Hamlet et la Reine), from the Hamlet series
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Hamlet and the Queen (Hamlet et la Reine), from the Hamlet series
Artwork Details
Artist/Maker
Eugène Delacroix
French, 1798–1863
French, 1798–1863
Date
1834, printed 1843–1864
Medium
Black and white lithograph on wove paper
Accession #
73.45
Dimensions
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Location
Currently Not on View
Description
Confronting his mother with a portrait of his late father, Hamlet criticizes Gertrude for marrying his murderous uncle Claudius. The queen reacts with remorse and despair.
Credit
Purchase in honor of Mrs. Robert Wells, President 1972-1973 of the Members GuildCheck This Out
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Cover Page: Œuvres Uniques à l’eau-forte D’Eugène Delacroix,
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