
Hamlet and the Body of Polonius (Act III, Scene IV)
Delacroix, Eugène · French
1835
- Medium
- lithograph
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 3153 × 4666px
Description
This is a drawing of two figures. One figure is standing next to large curtains with a determined expression, holding back the curtain. The other figure lies on the ground in an elaborate costume, apparently lifeless, with a sword next to them. The standing figure wears an ornate outfit. The scene conveys drama and confrontation, possibly alluding to a narrative. The composition and detailing of attire suggest tension and confrontation in an enclosed setting. The text at the bottom of the image provides a dramatic farewell.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).