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Macbeth Consulting the Witches

1825

Eugène Delacroix

(French, 1798–1863)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
lithograph
Measurements
Image: 32.2 x 25.2 cm (12 11/16 x 9 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 1962.109
Catalogue raisonné
Delteil 40
State
III/V
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print

Description

A master lithographer, Delacroix experimented with the technique. By covering the surface of the stone with rich, black lithographic crayon and then scratching out the design with a sharp tool, Delacroix heightened the diabolical effect of this night scene where sorcerers tend to their boiling cauldron.
A vertically oriented lithograph in dense black-inked lines depicts people with light skin tones near a central cauldron. On the left, Macbeth stands with crossed arms wearing a kilt and breastplate. Three witches gather on the right; one points toward him, another kneels, and a third face emerges from behind. Swirling, scratchy lines fill the background. Below, text reads: MACBETH, Toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble!

Macbeth Consulting the Witches

1825

Eugène Delacroix

(French, 1798–1863)
France, 19th century

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