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Poster Print : 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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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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a touch of historical wit to your walls with our Caricature of John Ruskin Poster Print. This charming print, from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, captures English art critic John Ruskin in a humorous light as he critiques the acting of Henry Irving, depicted here as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. Terry Parker's skillful caricature offers a unique perspective on the influential figure, making it an intriguing addition to any art or history enthusiast's space. The high-quality print is sure to spark conversation and add character to your home or office decor.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 54.8cm (16.5" x 21.6")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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