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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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Media ID 14312160
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Actors Blackboard Bryan Chalk Character Comment Critic Criticism Drama Easel Entracte Grumpy Irving Merchant Outline Role Ruskin Shakespeare Shakespearean Shylock Unhappy Venice
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Bring a touch of whimsy and history to your home or office with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating caricature of John Ruskin, the renowned English art critic, is a witty commentary on his famed criticism of Henry Irving's portrayal of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. Created by the talented Terry Parker and available through Mary Evans Picture Library, this print is a must-have for art enthusiasts, literature lovers, or anyone with an appreciation for the intricacies of human expression. Add this unique piece to your collection and start a conversation today.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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