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Mr. Charles Kean as "Hamlet", 1856. Creator: Unknown. Mr. Charles Kean as "Hamlet", 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Mr. Charles Kean as "Hamlet", 1856. Creator: Unknown. Mr. Charles Kean as "Hamlet", 1856. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Charles Kean as "Hamlet", 1856. Keane...had been led by both his parents to expect the inheritance of an ample fortune...But clouds had been gradually darkening, and a crisis was at hand. It is needless here to dwell on particulars, or to say more than that, in his seventeenth year, [he]...was compelled to adopt the stage as the only possible channel through which he could obtain subsistence for himself and his mother. Thus Charles Kean became an actor....In a few years he reached this long-coveted point of his ambition; and in 1838 reappeared in the metropolis with a degree of fame which no country actor had ever achieved before, and repeated his opening character of Hamlet for twenty-one nights (twelve without intermission) to a succession of houses more crowded than any that had been attracted since the first appearance of his father in 1814'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph captures the intensity and depth of Charles Kean's portrayal of Hamlet, as he captivated audiences in London's theaters in 1856. Born into expectations of an ample fortune, Kean's dreams were shattered when financial hardships forced him to abandon those aspirations and turn to the stage. At just seventeen years old, he embraced acting as his only means of survival for himself and his mother. Through sheer determination and talent, Kean rose through the ranks and reached the pinnacle of his ambition in 1838. He returned to the metropolis with a reputation that surpassed any country actor before him, and once again took on the iconic role of Hamlet. For twenty-one consecutive nights, he mesmerized audiences with his unforgettable performance, drawing crowds that had not been seen since the first appearance of his father in 1814. In this photograph, Kean's expressive eyes and brooding demeanor convey the inner turmoil and conflict that defined the tragic prince of Denmark. The intricately detailed costume and set further enhance the sense of drama and emotion, transporting us back to the theaters of 19th century London. This image is a testament to Kean's extraordinary talent and the enduring power of Shakespeare's timeless character.
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