19th Century Print “Hamlet”

Daniel Maclise's 19th-century print of "The Play Scene Act III Scene II of Hamlet" is a captivating portrayal, capturing the intensity of the pivotal moment where Hamlet watches the play within a play. Maclise's attention to detail and dramatic composition bring Shakespeare's characters to life, providing a vivid visual interpretation of this iconic scene whereby the queen leaves the king to sleep, and while he is sleeping, a man murders him by pouring poison into his ear. The murderer tries to seduce the queen, who gradually accepts his advances. The players begin to enact the play in full, and we learn that the man who kills the king is the king's nephew.

Size: 14.5”W x 10.25”H (paper size)
11”W x 7”H (print size)

Condition: Vintage / Antique. Print in excellent condition with some yellowing along the edges.

Country of Origin: England