The Ghost of the King Appearing to Hamlet, Horatio and Guards (Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4)

Former Attribution Formerly attributed to Anonymous, German, 19th century German
Subject William Shakespeare British
19th century
Not on view

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  • Title: The Ghost of the King Appearing to Hamlet, Horatio and Guards (Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4)
  • Artist: Anonymous, French, 19th century
  • Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Anonymous, German, 19th century
  • Subject: William Shakespeare (British, Stratford-upon-Avon 1564–1616 Stratford-upon-Avon)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Medium: Brush and brown ink, gouache, and wash on blue paper. Pen and black ink framing lines added when mounted.
  • Dimensions: sheet: 12 3/4 x 13 1/8 in. (32.4 x 33.3 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.600.3522
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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