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Hamlet and the Queen (Hamlet et la Reine), from the Hamlet series

Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798–1863)

Hamlet and the Queen (Hamlet et la Reine), from the Hamlet series

Details

Title

Hamlet and the Queen (Hamlet et la Reine), from the Hamlet series

Artist/Maker

Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798–1863)

Date

1834, printed 1843–1864

Medium

Black and white lithograph on wove paper

Dimensions

10 1/4 × 7 1/8 inches

Credit

Purchase in honor of Mrs. Robert Wells, President 1972-1973 of the Members Guild

Accession #

73.45

Location

Currently not on view

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.

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