Home > Arts > Artists > C > Walter Crane
How Should I Your True Love Know?, Ophelias song from Hamlet
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
How Should I Your True Love Know?, Ophelias song from Hamlet
DGC452048 How Should I Your True Love Know?, Ophelias song from Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 5, illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo. Marzials, published in London by George Routledge & Sons, 1884 (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a collection of 40 traditional songs set to music by Theo Marzials (1850-1920); ); Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22920772
© Prismatic Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Grief Grieving Hamlet Lament Ophelia Score Shakespeare William 1564 1616 Song Sorrow Lovers Sadness
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> C
> Walter Crane
> Arts
> Artists
> S
> William Shakespeare
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Art
> Music
> Related Images
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Walter Crane
> Fine Art Finder
> Shakespeare
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Ophelia's heart-wrenching song, "How Should I Your True Love Know?", from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Illustrated by Walter Crane in 1884, this piece is a stunning representation of sorrow and love intertwined. The image portrays a melancholic Ophelia standing beside a tomb, her face filled with sadness and grief. Her delicate features reflect the depth of her emotions as she laments the loss of her true love. The vibrant colors used in this lithograph add an ethereal quality to the scene, enhancing its emotional impact. Ophelia's song speaks to the universal experience of longing for someone who may never truly understand our love. It resonates with anyone who has felt the pangs of unrequited affection or suffered through the pain of losing a loved one. This illustration beautifully captures both Ophelia's vulnerability and strength as she navigates her tragic fate within Shakespeare's play. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in moments of profound sadness, art can provide solace and understanding. Published in London by George Routledge & Sons, this timeless artwork continues to evoke powerful emotions over a century later. Its inclusion in Theo Marzials' collection further emphasizes its significance within musical history. As we gaze upon this evocative print, we are transported into Ophelia's world – where love and grief intertwine on an eternal stage.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
