Charles Mayne Young (1777–1856), as Hamlet and Mary Glover as Ophelia in 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare
1831
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1831
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a scene from William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. A man and a woman stand in a room with a table and chair. The woman, dressed in a white gown with blue accents, holds out a book to the man. He wears a black robe over a blue shirt and black tights, and has his arms crossed. The room's background features a large window with arched columns, and a red curtain hangs to the right. The overall atmosphere is one of drama and intensity, capturing a moment from the famous play. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up George Clint.
