Forbes-Robertson / Hamlet
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Forbes-Robertson / Hamlet
(Sir) JOHNSTON FORBES-ROBERTSON English actor-manager as Hamlet
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1853 Forbes Hamlet Johnston Manager Robertson Shakespeare 1937
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This evocative photograph captures the intense and brooding presence of Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson as he portrays Shakespeare's tragic hero, Hamlet. Taken during a theatrical performance in the late 19th century, likely around 1853, Forbes-Robertson's portrayal of Hamlet was renowned for its emotional depth and authenticity. Born in Scotland in 1853, Forbes-Robertson began his acting career in 1874, and quickly rose to prominence as a leading Shakespearean actor. His Hamlet was considered a landmark performance, and he continued to tour and perform the role throughout his career, which spanned over six decades. The photograph shows Forbes-Robertson in profile, his intense gaze fixed on an unseen point in the distance. His expressive face is etched with the weight of the character's inner turmoil, and his hands are clenched in a gesture of anguish. The photograph captures the essence of Hamlet's soliloquies, his inner monologues that reveal the character's thoughts and emotions. Forbes-Robertson's Hamlet was not only celebrated for its emotional depth, but also for its historical accuracy. He wore a costume inspired by Elizabethan-era attire, and his performance was influenced by the scholarly research of the time, which sought to reconstruct the authentic staging conditions of Shakespeare's plays. This photograph is a testament to Forbes-Robertson's remarkable talent and his enduring legacy as one of the greatest Hamlets in the history of Shakespearean theatre. The image captures the essence of the character, and the intensity of the actor's performance, making it a valuable historical record of a bygone era in theatre history.
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