Artwork
Macbeth
Macbeth is a print by the Impressionist artist Zagreb, Croatia Graphic Services of the Student Centre. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1898 print depicts seven key scenes from a theatrical production of Shakespeare's Macbeth staged at the Lyceum.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures pivotal moments from the play, highlighting the main characters and their interactions, including Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Malcolm, and Macduff.
Technique & Style
While specific artistic techniques are not detailed, the print's composition suggests a focus on dramatic intensity, reflecting the play's dark and suspenseful nature.
History & Provenance
Produced during Johnston Forbes-Robertson's tenure as actor-manager at the Lyceum, the print promotes his 1898 production of Macbeth, in which he starred alongside notable actors of the time.
Context
The print is a product of late 19th-century theatrical culture, reflecting the era's interest in Shakespearean drama and the prominence of the Lyceum Theatre in London's theatrical scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Zagreb, Croatia Graphic Services of the Student Centre
This group made a single 1898 print for Zagreb’s Student Centre, a dark, dramatic Macbeth scene set in September.
