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

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

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Macbeth.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Characters--Witches

Shakespeare in performance

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.

Rowlandson, Thomas, 1757-1827 [Artist]

Late 18th-Early 19th c.

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English

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embta2015-00188

Drawing using pen, ink and watercolor

395 x 540 mm.