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Yorick

Woodcut
1913 (made), 1909-1914 (made)
Artist/Maker

Edward Henry Gordon Craig, woodcut of Yorick from a series of 12 black figures for Hamlet.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleYorick (generic title)
Materials and techniques
woodcut
Brief description
Edward Henry Gordon Craig, one of 12 black figures in Hamlet, 1909-1914.
Physical description
Edward Henry Gordon Craig, woodcut of Yorick from a series of 12 black figures for Hamlet.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.1cm
  • Width: 12.9cm
Object in a closed mount. Dimensions cited represent size of image visible through mount window.
Production typeLimited edition
Marks and inscriptions
'1913 E G C'/ 'Only 25 copies printed. Copy No: 23' (Signed and inscribed in pencil)
Gallery label
Yorick 1913 Edward Gordon Craig Woodcut Museum no. E.101-1922
Production
Attribution note: Copy No. 23 of 30 printed.
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceHamlet
Bibliographic reference
Department of Prints and Drawings, Theatre Costume Design in the Victoria and Albert Museum Colour Microfiche, Emmett Microform, 1983
Collection
Accession number
E.101-1922

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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