Yorick Collection

Hamlet at the Grave
Hamlet at the grave moralises on the skull of the jester Yorick

Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann as Hamlet
Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) as Hamlet - London, New Theatre - Old Vic Production. Date: circa 1942

MOUNET SULLY HAMLET
The eminent French actor MOUNET-SULLY in the role of Hamlet : holding Yorick's skull, he muses on life and death... Date: circa 1900

Yorick discusses France with the Count at Versailles. Date: First published: 1768

Charles Albert Fechter (b / w photo)
5993837 Charles Albert Fechter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Albert Fechter)

William Shakespeare, English playwright and poet (chromolitho)
972279 William Shakespeare, English playwright and poet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English playwright and poet

Sicre Gully or Siclygully Pass between Bengal and Bihar.. Temple on hilltop, elephant and bivouac tents in thet valley. Illustration by Lt. Col

A Man of Moods: Shakespeares character, Hamlet, with the skull of Yorick (colour litho)
6000035 A Man of Moods: Shakespeares character, Hamlet, with the skull of Yorick (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man of Moods: Shakespeares character)

Not Hamlet with the skull of Yorick, but Fat man admiring a Christmas pudding (chromolitho)
5996079 Not Hamlet with the skull of Yorick, but Fat man admiring a Christmas pudding (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hamlet and the Gravedigger (gravure)
671904 Hamlet and the Gravedigger (gravure) by Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet and the Gravedigger)

Hamlet with the skull of Yorick (chromolitho)
969295 Hamlet with the skull of Yorick (chromolitho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet with the skull of Yorick)

Scene from Hamlet, by William Shakespeare (chromolitho)
968723 Scene from Hamlet, by William Shakespeare (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Hamlet, by William Shakespeare. Hamlet at the cemetery)

Yorick and the Chaise-Vampers wife (engraving)
2808031 Yorick and the Chaise-Vampers wife (engraving) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yorick and the Chaise-Vampers wife.); © Look and Learn

Hamlet. Act V, Scene I (gravure)
672014 Hamlet. Act V, Scene I (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet. Act V, Scene I)

Yorick and the Grisette (colour litho)
668579 Yorick and the Grisette (colour litho) by Newton, Gilbert Stuart (1794-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yorick and the Grisette, from a painting by Gs Newton, RA)

"Whose skull is this?"(litho)
2794833 " Whose skull is this?" (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Whose skull is this)

Le Dompteur Yorick (engraving)
2789235 Le Dompteur Yorick (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dompteur Yorick. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 17 March 1889)

Hamlet contemplating the skull of Yorick (chromolitho)
2782937 Hamlet contemplating the skull of Yorick (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet contemplating the skull of Yorick)

Hamlet and the gravedigger, illustration from Hamlet (colour litho)
3082596 Hamlet and the gravedigger, illustration from Hamlet (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Beerbohm Tree as Hamlet (gravure)
671550 Mr Beerbohm Tree as Hamlet (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Beerbohm Tree as Hamlet)

Hamlet (engraving)
671480 Hamlet (engraving) by Selous, Henry Courtney (1811-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet. Illustration for The Plays of William Shakespeare edited by Charles)

Yorick and the Grisette, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199018 Yorick and the Grisette, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by Newton, Gilbert Stuart (1794-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yorick and the Grisette)

Mr. Herbert Beerbohm Tree
LLM459699 Mr. Herbert Beerbohm Tree by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr. Herbert Beerbohm Tree. Illustration for Celebrities of the Stage edited by Boyle Lawrence)

Yorick and the Grisette (engraving)
976057 Yorick and the Grisette (engraving) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yorick and the Grisette)

Alas! Poor Yorick (colour litho)
3648174 Alas! Poor Yorick (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alas! Poor Yorick)

Wood engraving after painting by Delacroix of Hamlet and Horatio, December 1837

YORICK & THE GRISETTE YORICK & THE GRISETTE
Yorick (= Sterne himself) & the grisette. Date: First published: 1768

The Motograph Moving Picture Book, 1898. 1898. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
The Motograph Moving Picture Book, 1898

Hamlet and Horatio before The Gravediggers, 1843. 1843. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Hamlet and Horatio before The Gravediggers, 1843. Act 5, scene 1, grave diggers preparing a burial site unearth the skull of Yorick

Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio, c1850. Hamlet in the graveyard with Horatio and the clown, examining Yoricks skull. From Hamlet Act V, Sc 1, by William Shakespeare

Forbes-Robertson as Hamlet, late 19th century. Artist: John Percival Gulich
Forbes-Robertson as Hamlet, late 19th century. British actor Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson (1853-1937) in Shakespeares Hamlet

Scene from Hamlet, protagonist kneeling and holding up human skull, Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio, side view

Disraeli / Hamlet / Yorick
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy voted out of office laments the loss of his party as Hamlet mourned for Yorick Date: 28 December 1867

Alas! Poor Herr von Yorick!, by Bairnsfather
Alas! Poor Herr von Yorick! Fricourt - July 1916 A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather on the cover of The Bystander 1916

BEERBOHM TREE AS HAMLET. Sir Herbert Draper Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) as Hamlet. Original cabinet photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1892

Alas, poor Yorick I knew him, Horatio Hamlet in the graveyard with Horatio and the clown, examines Yoricks skull. William Shakespeares Hamlet: Act V Sc I. Engraving published London c1850

Sterne Yorick Illus
LAURENCE STERNE Sternes alter ego Yorick in his novel, Sentimental Journey, in his encounter with the Grisette Date: 1713-1768

Robert B. Mantell. Hamlet. Date 1890

RAF cadet with skull of Yorick
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester, during World War Two contemplating the skull of Yorick as though he were Hamlet to accompany Historical Notes

Chales Fechter as Hamlet
Mr Charlesl Albert Fechter (1822-1879), actor, in the role of Hamlet, complete with the skull of Yorick

Yorick & the Grisette
LAURENCE STERNE Sternes alter ego Yorick in his novel, Sentimental Journey, in his encounter with the Grisette

Mr. Yorick & the Letter
Mr. Yorick reads the letter from La Fleur

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"Yorick: The Enigmatic Presence in Hamlet's World" In Shakespeare's iconic play "Hamlet, " Yorick, the court jester, may have had a brief appearance but left an indelible mark on literature and art. From the poignant scene at the grave to countless artistic interpretations, Yorick continues to captivate audiences centuries later. One notable portrayal was by Mounet-Sully in his acclaimed performance as Hamlet. His emotional rendition of the graveyard scene brought tears to many eyes, reminding us of life's fleeting nature. Beyond the stage, Yorick found himself discussing France with Count de Versailles in 1768. This unexpected encounter shed light on his wit and intelligence beyond mere jesting. Interestingly enough, ballet dancer Robert Helpmann also took up the mantle of Hamlet and breathed life into Yorick's character through graceful movements and expressive gestures. His interpretation added a new dimension to this timeless figure. Charles Albert Fechter immortalized Yorick in black-and-white photography, capturing his essence for future generations to appreciate. This image stands as a testament to how different artists interpret Shakespearean characters uniquely yet faithfully. Of course, we cannot forget William Shakespeare himself—the mastermind behind it all—whose chromolitho portrait reminds us that he created these unforgettable characters like Yorick who continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. While most associate Yorick solely with "Hamlet, " there are surprising connections outside this realm too. For instance, Sicre Gully or Siclygully Pass between Bengal and Bihar bears resemblance phonetically—an intriguing coincidence that sparks curiosity about hidden meanings within Shakespeare's works. The famous lithograph depicting "A Man of Moods" showcases Hamlet holding onto Yorick's skull—a powerful symbol representing mortality and introspection, and is a reminder that even great men like Hamlet are subject to human emotions and existential ponderings. But not all depictions are serious.