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Description:
Quotation in border begins: 'Still am I called.' The platform, castle walls and
a gatehouse at the rear. The scene is lit by a partially-obscured full moon at
rear left. Hamlet stands to right of centre, closest to viewer. His back is to
the viewer, both arms extended and feet apart as he sees the Ghost. He wears a
knee-length tunic and a cloak. Further to the rear in front of Hamlet and to the
left of centre is the Ghost, side on to the viewer. He wears armour and a helmet
with the visor up. He seems almost transparent. He is facing left and his right
arm is extended as though indicating the direction in which Hamlet should follow
him. To the right of Hamlet in a doorway are two soldiers (they wear helmets).
They each hold Hamlet's right arm as though to restrain him from following the
Ghost.
Folger Act/Sc/L: 1.4.94
Arden Act/Sc/L: 1.4.84
TLN: 671.00
Artist: Rhead, Louis
Artist (Original work): Rhead, Louis
Date: n.d.
Date (Original work):
Medium: Pen and ink
Size: 49 x 33 cms; 19 3/8 x 13 in ( 51.5 x 35 cms - full sheet)
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Production:
Location: FSL. Art Box R469 no. 98.