Untitled
1939
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1939
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man with a long beard and a hat, holding a scale. He looks serious. The character is Shylock from a play called The Merchant of Venice. This print is interesting because it was made using a wood block, which is a traditional technique. The detail in the print is impressive, given the method used to create it. You can learn more about this print and others like it at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.