Polonius and Hamlet (Act II, Scene II)

1834/1843

Eugène Delacroix

Associated Names
Eugène Delacroix

Artist, French, 1798 - 1863

Two figures are depicted in this image. The person on the left is standing upright, holding a long staff or cane with their right hand, and their left arm is outstretched, gesturing with an open hand. This individual has a long, full beard and short dark hair, partially covered by a large, fur-fringed coat. The person on the right is also standing, holding an open book with their right hand. This individual has short, curly hair, and appears youthful, with a gentle expression. They are dressed in a full, draped garment. In the background, there is a mostly plain surface with the suggestion of textured shadows. An ornate chair is visible to the right of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.403

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 106, State iii/iii

Associated Artworks

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The image shows three individuals standing close to each other. The person in the center is a young man with short, dark hair and a solemn expression. He is wearing a dark, ornate cloak with puffed sleeves and a medallion hanging from his neck. To his left is another individual, possibly a woman, wearing a dress adorned with intricate patterns and a hood or head covering lined with fur. She is holding the central figure's arm closely. On the right stands a man in a crown, wearing a robe with intricate patterns and a fur mantle. He also has a medallion and a prominent belt. The background features architectural elements like tall doors and pillars, with other figures dimly visible.

The Queen Tries to Console Hamlet (Act I, Scene II)

Eugène Delacroix

1834

Hamlet

Eugène Delacroix

1864

Three individuals are depicted in the foreground. The central figure, a man facing left, wears an armor-like garment and a feathered hat. He is supported by two individuals - a woman with long hair to his left, and another man to his right. In the background, a shadowy figure ascends stairs to the left, while a rocky landscape and a castle-like structure on a cliff are visible. The style is dramatic and lithographic, enhancing a mysterious mood with shadow play.

Hamlet Wishes to Follow the Ghost of his Father (Act I, Scene IV)

Eugène Delacroix

1835

Artwork history & notes

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

Q65568164

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