Hamlet and Guildenstern (Hamlet et Guildenstern), from the Hamlet series
Eugène Delacroix
French, 1798–1863
Details
Title
Hamlet and Guildenstern (Hamlet et Guildenstern), from the Hamlet series
Artist/Maker
Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798–1863)
Date
1834–1843, printed 1843–1864
Medium
Black and white lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
9 7/8 × 8 1/16 inches
Credit
Purchase in honor of Mrs. Robert Wells, President 1972-1973 of the Members Guild
Accession #
73.41
Location
Currently not on view
Hamlet suspects that Guildenstern, a childhood friend just arrived at court, has been summoned by the king to spy on him. He unsettles the visitor by insisting he play music instead and mocks him with puns on the theme of manipulation.
