Hamlet with Yorick's Skull

1842

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Associated Names
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Artist, German, 1810 - 1887

The image shows a person in a full-body portrait standing in a graveyard. The individual is in an upright position with their torso slightly turned, arms crossed over their chest, one hand holding a skull. The person's facial features are partially obscured, with the head slightly tilted, a beard, and long hair. They are dressed in a dark robe or cloak that drapes to the ground. Several large gravestones stand around them, with vegetation, leaves, and branches scattered around. The background is filled with sweeping lines and shading, suggesting an overcast sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.9 x 22.2 cm (12 3/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
    plate: 11.5 x 8.2 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.69.7.a

  • Series Title

    Radirungen

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a decorative emblem with intricate details and a central shield shape. The emblem features a shield with integrated text, surrounded by elaborate scrollwork, floral motifs, detailed illustrations, and architectural elements reminiscent of a castle. The shield reads "Radierungen von C. Scheuren 1852." Birds, small human figures, and decorative patterns are also depicted in the design.

Title Page

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

This is an image of a vintage book cover. The cover is richly textured brown leather with ornate gold embellishments along the edges and corners. The gold detailing consists of delicate floral and scroll motifs. The leather shows signs of age with scuff marks and imperfections, giving it a weathered feel. The central panel is blank, creating a contrast with the border patterns.

Radirungen

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

The image displays a landscape with trees and a low horizon. A figure walks at the horizon. The etching technique used consists of intricate brushstrokes. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and white. Various trees with different foliage are depicted in the distance. The sky contains a few birds.

Two Hunters and a Stream at Forest Edge

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Dukes of Manchester, Kimolton Castle, Cambridgeshire (their ex libris). (sale, Galerie Bassenge, Berlin, 16 October 2009, no. 2383); (via C. G. Boerner, New York); purchased 2010 by NGA.

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Wikidata ID

Q76559530

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