Aubrey Beardsley, Hamlet Follows the Ghost of His Father, circa 1900, from Shakespeare
This work is an illustration based on Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies, and depicts the memorable scene in which the protagonist Hamlet wanders through the forest at night, guided by the ghost of his late father.
The painting depicts Hamlet walking amongst slender, tangled trees, enveloped in a vertical composition.
He does not see the ghost in front of him; rather, he senses its presence as an absent one in the darkness and silence of the jungle.
This work, which first appeared in the December 1892 issue of The Bee, is known as a piece that highlights Beardsley's ability to interpret stories and his skillful spatial design, with its fantastical and tense presentation.
After Beardsley's early death in 1898, this painting was included in a memorial collection produced by John Lane Publishing, the publisher of his masterpiece, Salome.
This is an original antique print produced at that time.
Information
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Artist : Aubrey Beardsley
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Title : Hamlet Following His Father's Ghost
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Production year : 1900
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Technique : Line block (line drawing printing)
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Size : Work approx. 28.2 x 21.0 cm
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Artist / Title : Aubrey Beardsley / Hamlet
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From Plate 28
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Other works by Beardsley on literary themes include:
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Framing options
This work is usually provided unframed so that you can enjoy the original charm of the work as it is, taking into consideration the preservation of the paper and its use as a collection.
If desired, we offer a custom framing plan (additional charge) in which we will select and suggest a frame for you. We can frame your work with consideration for artistic balance, the color of the work, and harmony with your interior decor.
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This work is an original antique print created over 100 years ago.
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