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

Eugène Delacroix

French, 1798–1863

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

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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.”

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