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The Sleepwalking Scene, Act V, Scene I, from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare
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The Sleepwalking Scene, Act V, Scene I, from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare
XYC282781 The Sleepwalking Scene, Act V, Scene I, from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (graphite, w/c & wash on paper) by Bone, Henry Pierce (1779-1855); 50.5x35.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: femme; homme; somnambulisme; somnambulante; theatre; piece; folie; culpabilite; coupable; interieur; palais; anwiete; bougie; stupeur; reve; fantomatique; nocturne; etrange; inquietant; sinistre; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12795431
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Anxiety Candle Dazed Disturbed Dreaming Ghostly Guilt Insane Lady Macbeth Madness Mental Illness Nocturnal Sleepwalker Sleep Walking
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This print captures the iconic Sleepwalking Scene from Act V, Scene I of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Created by Henry Pierce Bone in graphite, watercolor, and wash on paper, this masterpiece measures 50.5x35.2 cm and is housed at the Yale Center for British Art as part of the Paul Mellon Collection. In this haunting depiction, we witness Lady Macbeth's descent into madness as she sleepwalks through an eerie and ghostly interior of a palace. Her dazed expression reflects her troubled state of mind, tormented by guilt and haunted by her actions. The flickering candle in her hand symbolizes both illumination and darkness as it casts an ethereal glow on her face. The artist skillfully portrays the tension between reality and illusion in this scene. Lady Macbeth appears to be trapped within a dream-like realm where past sins come back to haunt her conscience. The nocturnal atmosphere adds to the sense of unease and anxiety that permeates the image. Bone's attention to detail brings out every nuance of Lady Macbeth's disturbed mental state, capturing both the fragility and strength within her character. This powerful portrayal serves as a reminder of the consequences that guilt can have on one's sanity. Overall, this print offers a mesmerizing glimpse into one of Shakespeare's most memorable scenes while showcasing Bone's artistic prowess in capturing complex emotions through his brushstrokes.
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