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Alphonse Mucha
Hamlet

1899

$45,000
£33,410.11
€38,931.97
CA$62,474.54
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CHF 36,366.85
MX$860,267.48
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Poster of Sarah Bernhart Playing Hamlet. Paris. Mint condition. Linen-backed. Sarah Bernhardt's groundbreaking portrayal of Hamlet, performed in French, is masterfully captured in Alphonse Mucha's poster. Mucha emphasizes the play's themes of vengeance and mortality, depicting the ghost of Hamlet's murdered father haunting the ramparts of Elsinore in the background, while the tragic drowned Ophelia, adorned with flowers, rests in a coffin-like panel at Hamlet’s feet. This powerful image marks Mucha's final poster commission that depicts the celebrated French actress. The vintage poster is linen-backed and is in excellent condition. Bernhardt famously played Hamlet in 1899, becoming the first woman to embody the role on stage and later in a film adaptation. Her bold interpretation challenged conventional gender roles and pushed the boundaries of performance, establishing her as a pioneer in both theater and early cinema. Exhibitions: Allentown Art Museum, At the Edge: Art of the Fantastic (June 3- September 9, 2013) Date: 1899 Medium: Linen-backed poster Sheet Size 82" x 29.25", Framed 87" x 35"
  • Creator:
    Alphonse Mucha (1860 - 1930, Czech)
  • Creation Year:
    1899
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 82 in (208.28 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4041stDibs: LU38431669433

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