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Hamlet and the Queen (Act III, Scene IV)

Eugène Delacroix

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals seated. One individual is on the left, engaging closely with the person on the right. The person on the left has short, wavy hair and expressive facial features, wearing a dark, elaborate costume. The person on the right has their head covered with a headdress, with a somber expression, dressed in a robe-like garment with intricate patterns. The setting is indoors, with elegantly designed furniture and drapery in the background. A decorative mantelpiece with a sculptural element is situated to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
1834
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3132 × 4748 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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