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Object Type
print
book
Museum number
1933,0708.18
Description
Hamlet, from the Gower memorial: a man sitting with his head resting against his right fist, his elbow propped on his knee, contemplating a skull which he holds before him in the other hand; sculptor's proof. 1881 Etching
Producer name
Print made by:
Léopold Flameng
(?)
After:
Lord Ronald Gower
Published by:
Virtue & Co
School/style
British
Production date
1881
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
Dimensions
Height:
280 millimetres
Width:
200 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Illustration to:
William Shakespeare
Representation of:
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Associated titles
Associated Title:
Hamlet
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Charles Plumptre Johnson
Acquisition date
1933
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1933,0708.18