Title
Preview
Creation Date
1873
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
In frame: 14 x 17 7/16 in. (35.6 x 44.2 cm)
Not in frame: 7 x 10 12/16 in. (17.8 x 27.3 cm)
Credit Line
Long-term Loan from the Estate of Boris Blick, 2015
Accession Number
2015.37
Provenance
From Gilbert's illustration to Shakespeare's "Merchant of Vencie" done in 1866
Creator Biography
Sir John Gilbert, British, born in Surrey, England, 1817-1897. G. Greatbach.
Description
In this finely done engraving, Shylock, the principal antagonist from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, is seen leaving the court after his trial, arms raised in frustration and defeat. Children run after him and taunt him, as citizens confer in the background.
Keywords
british print, engraving, the merchant of venice, sir john gilbert, g. greatbach, 2015.37