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Macbeth and the Apparition of the Armed Head, Act IV, Scene I, from Macbeth
XYC282782 Macbeth and the Apparition of the Armed Head, Act IV, Scene I, from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) c.1820 (w/c, wash, pen & ink on paper) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828); 28.4x22.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: the armed head which warns Macbeth that Macduff is returning to Scotland to ruin him; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12795433
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Beasts Cauldron Cave Cult Eerie Fortune Telling Ghost Ghostly Magic Portent Shakespearean Spectre Spirit Superstition Warning Witches
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in Shakespeare's tragic play, Macbeth. In Act IV, Scene I, Macbeth is visited by an eerie apparition of an armed head. Painted by William Marshall Craig around 1820, this watercolor and ink masterpiece brings to life the supernatural elements that permeate the story. The armed head serves as a chilling warning to Macbeth about the imminent danger he faces from Macduff. This haunting spectre symbolizes impending doom and foreshadows the downfall of our tragic hero. The artist skillfully portrays the ghostly figure emerging from a cauldron within a dark cave, surrounded by witches and other mystical creatures. Craig's attention to detail is evident in his rendering of the armor and helmet worn by the spectral soldier. These details add depth and realism to this supernatural encounter. The use of wash techniques enhances the ethereal quality of this scene, creating an atmosphere filled with both fear and fascination. As viewers gaze upon this print at Yale Center for British Art's Paul Mellon Collection, they are transported into Shakespeare's world where magic intertwines with human ambition. It serves as a reminder that even those who seek power through nefarious means cannot escape their own fate. This artwork not only showcases Craig's artistic talent but also highlights Shakespeare's enduring influence on literature and culture throughout history.
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