Artwork
Ofelia din „Hamlet” de William Shakespeare
Ofelia din „Hamlet” de William Shakespeare is a drawing by Carol Popp de Szathmári. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Bucharest Municipality Museum.
About this work
Overview
Carol Popp de Szathmári's "Ofelia din 'Hamlet' de William Shakespeare" (c. 1878) is a drawing housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a female figure identified as Ophelia from Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Ophelia, is portrayed with light hair, raised arms, and a long, flowing dress with a dark collar, set against a pale, uneven background. The depiction suggests a contemplative or melancholic state, characteristic of Ophelia's tragic figure in Hamlet.
Technique & Style
The drawing features a loose, sketchy style with soft color palette (whites, grays, muted blues, and subtle green and brown accents). This approach imparts a sense of spontaneity and expressiveness, resembling a preliminary sketch.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1878 by Carol Popp de Szathmári, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
A 19th‑century Romanian artist who made drawings and prints of daily life, Carol Popp de Szathmári left sharp records of people and places.
