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Quotation at foot: 'Adieu, adieu, adieu! remember me.' The Ghost apparently disappearing
into the ground at left foreground (only his head and plumed helmet are visible,
illuminated and surrounded by clouds or vapours). Hamlet, legs apart and hat fallen
on ground in front of him, stares in horror, his hands raised in terror. He wears
doublet, breeches and hose and holds his drawn sword in his right hand. He stands
facing the viewer. Behind him is some foliage back-lit by the moon.
Folger Act/Sc/L: 1.5.98
Arden Act/Sc/L: 1.5.91
TLN: 776.00
Artist: Heath, James
Artist (Original work): Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de
Date: 1785 (30 April)
Date (Original work): 1788 (or prior)
Medium: Engraving
Size: 7 cms (circular); 3 3/4 in (15.5 x 10.5 cms - full plate)
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Production:
Location: FSL. Art File S528h1 no. 11, pt. 1. Printed for J. Bell British
Library 30 April 1785; FSL. Art Vol. c14, no. 17.