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Caricature of John Ruskin, English art critic

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Caricature of John Ruskin, English art critic

Caricature of John Ruskin (1819-1900), English art critic -- a comment on his criticism of Henry Irving, seen here in a drawing on a blackboard in the character of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.
1880

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Actors Blackboard Bryan Chalk Character Comment Critic Criticism Drama Easel Entracte Grumpy Irving Merchant Outline Role Ruskin Shakespeare Shakespearean Shylock Unhappy Venice


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This caricature of John Ruskin, the renowned English art critic, offers a humorous commentary on his infamous criticism of the acclaimed actor Henry Irving's portrayal of Shylock in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Drawn in 1880, during the 1880s, this image captures Ruskin's grumpy and unhappy profile, with a telltale frown etched into his profile. The caricature places Ruskin before an easel, scrutinizing a drawing on a blackboard, where he has outlined Irving's character as Shylock with chalk. Ruskin was a vocal critic of the theatre, often expressing his disdain for the acting profession and its practitioners. In this instance, his criticism was directed at Irving's portrayal of Shylock, a role that would later earn the actor great acclaim. The Merchant of Venice, a Shakespearean play, had been performed at the Lyceum Theatre, where Irving was the manager. Ruskin's criticism, as depicted in this caricature, features him standing in a profile, examining Irving's drawing with a critical eye. The image captures the essence of the Victorian era, with its focus on art, drama, and the theatre. The use of chalk on a blackboard adds a touch of academic rigor and seriousness to the scene, further emphasizing Ruskin's role as a critic and commentator. This caricature by Terry Parker, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique glimpse into the relationship between art, criticism, and the theatre during the late Victorian era. It serves as a reminder of the power of art to capture the essence of a moment and to provoke thought and conversation.

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