Polonius and Hamlet (Polonius et Hamlet), from the Hamlet series
Eugène Delacroix
French, 1798–1863
Details
Title
Polonius and Hamlet (Polonius et Hamlet), 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 13/16 × 7 1/4 inches
Credit
Purchase in honor of Mrs. Robert Wells, President 1972-1973 of the Members Guild
Accession #
73.40
Location
Currently not on view
Discovered deep in contemplation of his situation and challenged by the meddlesome courtier Polonius, who believes the prince to be lovesick, Hamlet mocks the older man. The caption quotes from the play, “What do you read, my lord? [. . .] Words, words, words.”
