A Comparison Of Hamlet By Richard Dadd And Henry Fuseli

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The play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare left a lot to the reader’s imagination. While it is important for the reader to form their own interpretations, illustrations such as those painted by Richard Dadd and Henry Fuseli give the reader a concreate image of specific scenes from the play. These depictions share similar characteristic, and their own twists that make them unique. Both paintings are effective in conveying the mood and themes of the piece, and provide imagery that enhances the reader’s experience. The Closet Scene from Hamlet, is a painting by Richard Dadd, which illustrates Hamlet and Queen Gertrude’s closet encounter. The work does not include a depiction of the ghost of Hamlet’s father, but perfectly captures the shock

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