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The Merchant Of Venice, Act Ii. Scene V. Before ShylockAśS House. Shylock, Jessica And Launcelot. From The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery Published Late 19Th Century. After A Painting By Robert Smirke
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The Merchant Of Venice, Act Ii. Scene V. Before ShylockAśS House. Shylock, Jessica And Launcelot. From The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery Published Late 19Th Century. After A Painting By Robert Smirke
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In this photo print, we are transported to the world of William Shakespeare's renowned play, "The Merchant of Venice". The scene depicted is Act II, Scene V, set before Shylock's house. With great attention to detail and artistic finesse, Robert Smirke brings the characters alive in this late 19th-century illustration from the Boydell Shakespeare Gallery. At the center of the composition stands Shylock himself, a figure both intriguing and enigmatic. Dressed in black attire that reflects his somber nature, he exudes an aura of cunning and calculation. Beside him stands Jessica, his daughter who has recently eloped with Lorenzo against her father's wishes. Her white dress symbolizes her innocence as she grapples with conflicting loyalties. On the left side of the image is Launcelot Gobbo, a comical character known for his witty banter and wordplay. His presence adds a touch of lightheartedness amidst the tension surrounding Shylock's house. This remarkable illustration captures not only key moments from one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays but also showcases Smirke's talent for bringing literary works to life through visual artistry. As viewers gaze upon this print from Ken Welsh at Design Pics, they are invited into a world where words become images and emotions leap off the page.
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