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1912 (designed and printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wood engraving in black on yellow China paper entitled, 'Actor, "Hamlet" Act II, Sc.3', by Edward Gordon Craig, 1912. Reproduced in the Cranach Press Hamlet, p.72. Also known as 'Second Player' / 'Player Queen'. Different copies had differing levels of coloration applied by hand. The earlier of two woodblocks on the same theme, the second, later, woodblock treats the figure differently (two hands revealed and more elaborate headdress).


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood engraving
Brief description
Wood engraving entitled, 'Actor, "Hamlet" Act II, Sc.3', by Edward Gordon Craig
Physical description
Wood engraving in black on yellow China paper entitled, 'Actor, "Hamlet" Act II, Sc.3', by Edward Gordon Craig, 1912
Dimensions
  • Printed surface at highest point height: 15.6cm
  • Printed surface at widest point width: 6cm
  • Mount height: 37.9cm
  • Mount width: 27.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Actor, "Hamlet" Act II, Sc.3' (Bottom left corner apparently in Craig's hand)
  • XXIII (Bottom right hand corner)
Object history
This print, from Gordon Craig's personal archive, was acquired by the director and collector, Jason Buzas, from the family of Gordon Craig, via Craig's grandson, Tom.
Literary referenceHamlet
Summary
Wood engraving in black on yellow China paper entitled, 'Actor, "Hamlet" Act II, Sc.3', by Edward Gordon Craig, 1912. Reproduced in the Cranach Press Hamlet, p.72. Also known as 'Second Player' / 'Player Queen'. Different copies had differing levels of coloration applied by hand. The earlier of two woodblocks on the same theme, the second, later, woodblock treats the figure differently (two hands revealed and more elaborate headdress).
Bibliographic reference
In my mind's eye : Edward Gordon Craig and Hamlet : an exhibition of prints & books, mainly from the personal archives of Gordon Craig and his family from the collection of Jason Buzas, London : Sophie Schneideman Rare Books, 2009
Other number
XXIII pencilled bottom R - possibly copy number - Limited Edition Number
Collection
Accession number
S.3-2010

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Record createdMarch 30, 2010
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