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Black print on cream paper of a bearded man standing at center, dressed in a large cloak and tights, a sword at his feet.
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France / 1865–66

The Tragic Actor (Rouvière in the role of Hamlet)

The Tragic Actor (Rouvière in the role of Hamlet)

Look closely at The Tragic Actor (Rouvière in the role of Hamlet). Black print on cream paper of a bearded man standing at center, dressed in a large cloak and tights, a sword at his feet.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Which detail would have made someone stop and look at this print? The Art Institute dates The Tragic Actor (Rouvière in the role of Hamlet) to 1865–66.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Édouard Manet French, 1832-1883 made this print. The museum dates it 1865–66.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoThe Tragic Actor (Rouvière in the role of Hamlet)

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