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The Ghost at left on the the platform at Elsinore beckons Hamlet, who holds a
drawn sword, to follow him. Hamlet at centre has his back to the viewer and appears
to be on one knee at top of two steps. His sword is raised above his head in the
air. His left arm is extended to the left towards the Ghost.
Folger Act/Sc/L: 1.5.2
Arden Act/Sc/L: 1.5.1
TLN: 682.00
Artist: Gear, J.W.
Artist (Original work): Thurston, John
Date:
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Medium: Ink drawing
Size: 4 x 5.5 cms; 1 5/8 x 2 1/8 in
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Location: FSL. Art Vol. c38 no. 261. From SHAKESPEARE ILLUSTRATIONS.