Eugène Delacroix . In 1834 Delacroix began a series of lithographs devoted to Hamlet, creating moody images that mirror the troubled psyche of the prince. Choosing key scenes and poetic passages, the artist's highly personal and dramatic images were unusual in France, where interest in Shakespeare developed only in the nineteenth century This is the Play Scene. signed and dated in the plate ""Eug.Delacroix, 1838"". Published by Bertauts, Paris. image approx 10 x 13ins. Very nicely framed. overall frame dimensions approx 21 1/2 x 18 1/2 ins Label on the back indicates it once came from noted print dealers R.E Lewis & Daughter. Pencil reference ""Provenance: A.Maroni (Lugt 150b) Eugene Delacroix: Hamlet fait Jouer aux Comedies La Scene de L'Empoisonnement de son Pere (Act III Se II) 1838 Delteil 109iii, with the letters masked."" ARTWORK IS FRAMED AND WILL INCUR EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGES. Please contact us for a shipping quote. ""some foxing spots in the margins otherwise very good""