H Beard Print Collection

About this work

This print shows a scene from Shakespeare’s *The Merchant of Venice*. It pairs Shylock and Jessica, a father and daughter caught in a famous play. The print came out in 1833 in London. That’s over 190 years ago. It’s a black-and-white image, meant to capture the tension between the two characters. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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