The Murder of Polonius (Act III, Scene IV)

1834/1843

Eugène Delacroix

Associated Names
Eugène Delacroix

Artist, French, 1798 - 1863

The image shows two full-length figures. The man in the foreground stands with his body angled forward, right leg extended, and his right arm thrust forward, holding a pointed sword. His facial features include a sharp profile, a short, dark hairstyle, and a focused expression. He is dressed in dark medieval-style clothing, including a tunic, tights, pointed shoes, and a belt around his waist. Behind him, a second figure, presumably a woman, is slightly bent forward with her left arm extending onto his shoulder. Her facial profile is visible under a crown-like headpiece, and she is wearing flowing fabric, likely a gown or a robe. She appears to be gazing in the same direction as the man, with her expression partially obscured by shadows. The background features a large draped curtain to the left and a textured dark area on the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.408

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 111, 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

Q65568198

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