Title

Shylock After the Trial

Creator

John Gilbert Sir
G. Greatbach

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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.