Polonius Collection

Hamlet Slays Polonius
While talking with his mother, Hamlet detects an intruder hiding behind a curtain : he stabs him, only to find it is his girl-friends father, Polonius

Hamlet and Polonius, c1830s, 1943. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Hamlet and Polonius, c1830s, 1943. Characters from Shakespeares " Hamlet". Drawing previously in the Moreau-Nelaton collection

Polonius (litho)
2794940 Polonius (litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polonius. Illustration for Tales from Shakespeare by Mary)

He drew apart the dead body (litho)
2781876 He drew apart the dead body (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: He drew apart the dead body)

Hamlet and Polonius, illustration from Hamlet (colour litho)
3082589 Hamlet and Polonius, illustration from Hamlet (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Polonius, illustration from Hamlet (colour litho)
3082587 Polonius, illustration from Hamlet (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet published by Raphael Tuck & Son Ltd 1897 Harold Copping (1863-1932)

Laertes bids farewell to his sister Ophelia, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
IL388113 Laertes bids farewell to his sister Ophelia, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Hamlet reading, with Polonius behind
LLM457957 Hamlet reading, with Polonius behind by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet reading, with Polonius behind)

English actors Lily Brayton (Ophelia), Walter Hampden (Laertes) and E Lyall Swete (Polonius)
5999776 English actors Lily Brayton (Ophelia), Walter Hampden (Laertes) and E Lyall Swete (Polonius) in a production of Shakespeares Hamlet, 1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Mr Beerbohm Tree in "Hamlet, "at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving)
1614616 Mr Beerbohm Tree in " Hamlet, " at the Haymarket Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Beerbohm Tree in " Hamlet)

Hamlet and His Mother, 1849 (oil on canvas)
3617987 Hamlet and His Mother, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 27.3 x 18.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Polonius, from Shakespeares Hamlet
LLM457955 Polonius, from Shakespeares Hamlet by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polonius, from Shakespeares Hamlet)

Hamlet and the Body of Polonius (Act III, Scene IV), 1835. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Hamlet and the Body of Polonius (Act III, Scene IV), 1835

Polonius and Hamlet (Act II, Scene II), 1834 / 1843. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Polonius and Hamlet (Act II, Scene II), 1834/1843

Polonius and Hamlet, 1834-43. 1834-43. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Polonius and Hamlet, 1834-43. In act 2, scene 2, the prince mocks the courtier Polonious who asks what he is reading, by replying " Words, words, words."

Polonius, Hamlet Act 1
Polonius to Ophelia: For Lord Hamlet, believe so much in him, that he is young, and with a larger tether may he walk than may be given you

Hamlet Corpse Polonius 1835 Eugene Delacroix
Hamlet: Hamlet and the Corpse of Polonius, 1835. Eugene Delacroix (French, 1798-1863). Lithograph

Hamlet Polonius 1834 Eugene Delacroix French
Hamlet: Polonius and Hamlet, 1834. Eugene Delacroix (French, 1798-1863). Lithograph

Kemble as Hamlet - 2
JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE the great classical actor as Shakespeares Hamlet, just after he has fatally stabbed the imprudent Polonius behind the arras. Date: 1757 - 1823

Polonius Hamlet 1834-43 Lithograph second state
Artokoloro

Hamlet Corpse Polonius 1835 Lithograph second state
Artokoloro

France, Rheims Hamlet before the body of Polonius
Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), Hamlet before the Body of Polonius, 1855

SHAKESPEARE: HAMLET. Claudius and Polonius listen to Hamlet soliloquize, Act III, Scene I. Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897)

SHAKESPEARE: HAMLET. Polonius interrupts Hamlets reading - Act II, Scene II of William Shakespeares Hamlet. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

Polonius Date: 1795

Hamlet and Polonius
Hamlet with Polonius

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Polonius, a character from Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet, plays a significant role in the plot. In one of the most pivotal scenes, Hamlet unknowingly slays Polonius while mistaking him for someone else. This tragic event is depicted in Eugene Delacroix's artwork from the 1830s and again in lithographs where Polonius's lifeless body is drawn apart. Throughout the play, Polonius serves as a counselor to King Claudius and father to Ophelia and Laertes. His advice often comes across as long-winded and filled with clichés, earning him a reputation for being verbose but well-meaning. In various illustrations of Hamlet, we see Polonius lurking behind as Hamlet reads or bids farewell to his sister Ophelia. These images capture his nosy nature and constant surveillance on others' affairs. In an intriguing production of Hamlet from 1905, English actors Lily Brayton (Ophelia), Walter Hampden (Laertes), and E Lyall Swete (Polonius) bring their characters to life on stage. The black-and-white photograph captures their intense performances during this iconic scene. Another portrayal can be seen through Mr Beerbohm Tree's interpretation in "Hamlet" at the Haymarket Theatre. This engraving showcases Tree's depiction of the character with all its nuances. Lastly, an oil painting titled "Hamlet and His Mother" depicts a crucial moment between Gertrude (Hamlet's mother) and her son. Though not directly related to Polonius himself, this scene highlights how his actions impact other characters' lives within the play.