Edward Gordon Craig as Hamlet in <i>Hamlet</i> by William Shakespeare
1896
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1896
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Edward Gordon Craig as Hamlet in <i>Hamlet</i> by William Shakespeare is a 1896 paint by William Rothenstein, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a young man dressed in a long, dark coat and light shirt, standing with one hand in his pocket. His hair is slightly messy, and he’s looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a plain, muted green, keeping all focus on him. The painting was made in 1896 as a portrait of an actor playing Hamlet. The artist used soft brushstrokes to give the scene a dreamy, almost real-life feel. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
The portrait depicts Edward Gordon Craig in the role of Hamlet, shown as a full-length figure dressed in black. He stands facing left, with his head turned in a three-quarter view against a dark background.
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William Rothenstein made prints and portraits around the turn of the 20th century.
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