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Hamlet and Guildenstern (Hamlet et Guildenstern), from the Hamlet series

Eugène Delacroix

French, 1798–1863

Hamlet and Guildenstern (Hamlet et Guildenstern), from the Hamlet series

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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.

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