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Charles John Kean as Hamlet in "Hamlet"
Hamlet

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These images are made available for educational use only and may not be used for any non-educational or commercial purpose. Approved educational uses include faculty research, teaching, and student projects. If interested in obtaining higher resolution images for your research or a publication, please contact dcc@library.illinois.edu. Fees may apply.

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Descriptive Information

ID Number
K241-07
Title
Charles John Kean as Hamlet in "Hamlet"
Role
Hamlet
Play
Hamlet
Subject
  • Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868
  • Actors
  • Costume
  • Theatrical managers
  • Theater--History--19th century--Pictorial works
Type
Engravings
Dimensions
3 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches
Technique
  • Etching
  • Engraving
  • Stippling
Description
  • Whole-length portrait, wearing tunic, cape
  • leaning on chair with thrones in background. With text: "Tis now the very witching time of night".
Rights
These images are made available for educational use only and may not be used for any non-educational or commercial purpose. Approved educational uses include faculty research, teaching, and student projects. If interested in obtaining higher resolution images for your research or a publication, please contact dcc@library.illinois.edu. Fees may apply.
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Collection
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920, University of Illinois Library

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