The witches in a performance of Macbeth,
as seen from backstage

Dublin Core

Title

The witches in a performance of Macbeth,
as seen from backstage

Subject

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Macbeth.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Characters--Witches
Shakespeare in performance

Description

In a production of Macbeth, three witches are seen performing half above and half below the stage. This image gives both an on-stage and off-stage view. To the left of the witches, backstage commotion including props and actors are seen. From the center of the stage, the audience, their reactions, and their clothing are visible. To the right of the witches,a man wearing a tan coat stands behind the stage.

Creator

Rowlandson, Thomas, 1757-1827 [Artist]

Date

Late 18th-Early 19th c.

Rights

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Format

JPEG

Language

English

Type

Still Image

Identifier

embta2015-00188

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Original Format

Drawing using pen, ink and watercolor

Physical Dimensions

395 x 540 mm.