Study for the reclining figure of Hamlet, from The Play Scene, Hamlet, act 3, scene 2 1993

This charcoal drawing by Edwin Austin Abbey, created in 1993, is a study for the reclining figure of Hamlet from the "Play Scene" in Shakespeare's Hamlet. The artwork captures the figure's relaxed pose, emphasizing the elongated lines of the legs and the drapery. Abbey, known for his illustrations of literary works, used sketching as a way to explore composition and anatomical detail before creating his final work.