Artifact: Hamlet Painting

Barrymore as Hamlet 1922

 

 

              This painting of John as hamlet was made in 1922 as listed above. Once again right around the rise of his acting. His portrayal of Hamlet, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, earned him the title of the greatest tragedian of his time. He was acclaimed for his acting in Hamlet so much that it opened doors to new shows and film. He definitely set the bar high for actor playing Hamlet in the future.