Hamlet

1851

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

In the image, two individuals are shown in a dramatic pose. The first person, on the left, is depicted in a half-body profile with a crown on their head and long hair. They appear to be in shock or distress, with wide eyes and a slightly open mouth. The person on the right is facing them, holding a small jar. This individual has textured hair, wears a feathered cap, and a decorative garment with intricate details. The background of the image is plain, emphasizing the interaction between the characters.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.54

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2178, State i/ii

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Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1956

  • Art and the Theater, Watkins Gallery, American University, Washington, DC, 1956.

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65357213

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