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Hamlet

Print
nineteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing a scene from Hamlet, signed Arthur Hands, Wanstead, nineteenth century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHamlet (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing a scene from Hamlet, signed Arthur Hands, Wanstead, nineteenth century
Physical description
Print showing a scene from Hamlet, signed Arthur Hands, Wanstead. The print features a scene in which two figures are shown in front of an alter. On the left a figure is shown in profile, he is dressed in black and is holding sword above the head of the second figure. This second figure, shown with his back to the viewer, is dressed in ornate robes and is kneeling in front of an alter, at the base of a small flight of steps.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27.9cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements recorded are for the print itself, and not the integral sugar paper cover which is attached to the rear left side of the print, and shields the print below. )
  • Width: 20.3cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print showing a scene from Hamlet, signed Arthur Hands, Wanstead, nineteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1267-2015

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Record createdJuly 27, 2015
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