Hamlet at the grave of Yorick
Print
late eighteenth century (printed)
late eighteenth century (printed)
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Print of actor John P. Kemble (1757-1823), in the title role of Hamlet the image is a print of an original painting by the artist Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) and shows Kemble as Hamlet standing at the Grave of Yorick, ca.1801.
John Philip Kemble was one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of his generation. He and his sister, the actress Sarah Kemble Siddons (1757-1831) were the subjects of numerous portraits throughout their careers and were portrayed both in character and as themselves.
John Philip Kemble was one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of his generation. He and his sister, the actress Sarah Kemble Siddons (1757-1831) were the subjects of numerous portraits throughout their careers and were portrayed both in character and as themselves.
Object details
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| Title | Hamlet at the grave of Yorick (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Print of the actor John P. Kemble (1757-1823), in the title role of Hamlet the image shows Kemble as Hamlet at the Grave of Yorick, late eighteenth century |
| Physical description | Print of the actor John P. Kemble (1757-1823), in the title role of Hamlet the image shows Kemble as Hamlet at the Grave of Yorick. |
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| Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
| Object history | Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Mrs Race in March 1963. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | Hamlet |
| Summary | Print of actor John P. Kemble (1757-1823), in the title role of Hamlet the image is a print of an original painting by the artist Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) and shows Kemble as Hamlet standing at the Grave of Yorick, ca.1801. John Philip Kemble was one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of his generation. He and his sister, the actress Sarah Kemble Siddons (1757-1831) were the subjects of numerous portraits throughout their careers and were portrayed both in character and as themselves. |
| Other number | 1963/W/27 - BTMA accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.3753-2013 |
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| Record created | September 24, 2013 |
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