1912 (designed and printed)
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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).
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| 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 |
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| 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 reference | Hamlet |
| 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 |
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| Accession number | S.3-2010 |
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| Record created | March 30, 2010 |
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