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Shylock

Print
1910 (made), 1909-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker

Edward Henry Gordon Craig, woodcut


Object details

Object type
TitleShylock (popular title)
Materials and techniques
woodcut
Brief description
Edward Henry Gordon Craig, one of 8 black figures in The Merchant of Venice, 1909-1910.
Physical description
Edward Henry Gordon Craig, woodcut
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.3cm
  • Width: 10.7cm
This object is in a closed mount. Dimensions cited represent size of image visible through mount window.
Production typeLimited edition
Marks and inscriptions
'1910 E G C'/ 'Only 30 copies printed. Copy 13 of 30'. (Signed and inscribed in pencil.)
Gallery label
Shylock 1910 Edward Gordon Craig Woodcut Museum no. E.110-1922
Production
Attribution note: Copy 13 of 30.
Subjects depicted
Association
Literary referenceMerchant of Venice
Associated objects
Bibliographic reference
Department of Prints and Drawings, Theatre Costume Design in the Victoria and Albert Museum Colour Microfiche, Emmett Microform, 1983
Collection
Accession number
E.110-1922

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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