The Merchant Of Venice Collection (#2)

Portia, The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho)
729900 Portia, The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, The Merchant of Venice. From a Shakespeare card game)

The Merchant of Venice
LLM454980 The Merchant of Venice by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice. Illustration for Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb (George Routledge)

The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene ii (engraving)
971632 The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene ii (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene ii)

The Merchant of Venice (etching)
969195 The Merchant of Venice (etching) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice, Act I, Scene iii)

The Merchant of Venice (colour litho)
976261 The Merchant of Venice (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant of Venice)

Shylock Refusing Thrice the Amount of his Bond (engraving)
664547 Shylock Refusing Thrice the Amount of his Bond (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock Refusing Thrice the Amount of his Bond)

Scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice (Act IV, Scene 1) (litho)
5996161 Scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice (Act IV, Scene 1) (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry as Portia, in "The Merchant of Venice, "at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1613820 Miss Ellen Terry as Portia, in " The Merchant of Venice, " at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr)

Portia, Shylock and the Judge in The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho)
969302 Portia, Shylock and the Judge in The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia)

The trial scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho)
972102 The trial scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Merchant of Venice"at the Lyceum Theatre, the Trial Scene (engraving)
1054268 " The Merchant of Venice" at the Lyceum Theatre, the Trial Scene (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from The Merchant of Venice (engraving)
961124 Scene from The Merchant of Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare)

Ellen Terry as Portia in The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho)
976390 Ellen Terry as Portia in The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ellen Terry as Portia in The Merchant of Venice)

Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (colour litho)
3093614 Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice)

Cutout of Shylock and Portia from The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho)
818848 Cutout of Shylock and Portia from The Merchant of Venice (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shylock and Jessica (engraving)
3637951 Shylock and Jessica (engraving) by Gottlieb, Maurycy (1856-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock and Jessica)

Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (chromolitho)
3642341 Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice)

A Victorian greeting card of flowers and a butterfly and a line by William Shakespeare, c
3604147 A Victorian greeting card of flowers and a butterfly and a line by William Shakespeare, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Set Design for The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
661022 Set Design for The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, 1858 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Act IV, Scene I, Venice)

Portia Rejects the Prince of Aragon as a Suitor (chromolitho)
735578 Portia Rejects the Prince of Aragon as a Suitor (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia Rejects the Prince of Aragon as a Suitor)

Ellen Terry (1847-1928) as Portia (litho)
STC94400 Ellen Terry (1847-1928) as Portia (litho) by Jopling, Louise (1843-1933) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818018 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905), English stage actor

Mr Buckstone as Launcelot Gobbo, The Merchant of Venice (engraving)
971631 Mr Buckstone as Launcelot Gobbo, The Merchant of Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Buckstone as Launcelot Gobbo, The Merchant of Venice)

Scene From Shakespeares The Merchant Of Venice, 1865. Creator: Sir John Gilbert
Scene From Shakespeares The Merchant Of Venice, 1865. Illustrates Act III, Scene I

Shylock (Twelve Characters from Shakespeare), March 15, 1776

Shylocks House-Shylock, Jessica and Launcelot (Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 5), first published 1795; reissued 1852

Portia, 1886. Creator: John Everett Millais
Portia, 1886. Actress Ellen Terry (1847-1928) in one of her most famous roles, Portia in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice

Portia, 1891. Artist: Fanny Bowers
Portia, 1891. The heroine from The Merchant of Venice. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave, s Hart & C

Tell Me Where is Fancy Bread, 1895. Shakespeares songs; Merchant of Venice, Act III scene II. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1895

Portia, 1895 (1899). The Quality of Mercy is Not Strained (The Merchant of Venice). From a pen drawing by Edwin A Abbey RA, in The Comedies of William Shakespeare, 1895, by Harper and Brothers

Amy Brandon Thomas (1890-1974), English actress, 1911-1912. Artist: Alfred Ellis & Walery
Amy Brandon Thomas (1890-1974), English actress, 1911-1912. Seen here as Portia from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17

Gertude Elliott and Johnston Forbes-Robertson in The Merchant of Venice, early 20th century. Elliott (1874-1950) and Robertson (1853-1937) are playing the parts of Portia and Shylock respectively

Arthur Bourchier (1863-1927), English actor, 1906. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Arthur Bourchier (1863-1927), English actor, 1906. Bourchier is seen here dressed as Shylock from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice

Portia and Bassanio, c. 1826 (w / c, brown ink, bodycolour and graphite on paper)
XYC174874 Portia and Bassanio, c.1826 (w/c, brown ink, bodycolour and graphite on paper) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 16.5x13 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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"The Merchant of Venice: A Timeless Tale of Love, Justice, and Prejudice" Step into the enchanting world of "The Merchant of Venice" through these captivating illustrations. Portia, portrayed by Fanny Bowers in 1891, stands as a symbol of intelligence and strength. Her presence exudes grace and wisdom that captivates audiences even today. In this lithograph from 1886, we witness the essence of Shakespeare's masterpiece come to life. The intricate details transport us to a Venetian setting filled with love, deception, and moral dilemmas, and is a testament to the enduring power of this play that it continues to be celebrated over centuries. John Lodge's portrayal of Shylock in 1775 showcases the complexity behind one of literature's most controversial characters. With his piercing gaze and stern countenance, he embodies both villainy and vulnerability. Joseph Turner Keiley's sketch from 1899 further explores Shylock's inner turmoil as he grapples with his identity amidst societal prejudice. Through engravings and chromolithographs alike, we are transported into pivotal scenes within the play. We witness Jessica's elopement in an engraving capturing her daring escape from her father Shylock’s clutches at the Princess Theatre. Miss Ellen Terry brings Portia to life in a gravure that captures her elegance and wit perfectly. She becomes our guide through complex legal battles where justice hangs delicately on every word spoken. The dynamic between Portia and Shylock is beautifully depicted in a chromolithograph – two opposing forces locked in an intense battle for their beliefs. As we delve deeper into Act II Scene V through an engraving, we feel ourselves becoming entangled within Shakespeare’s web of comedy intertwined with poignant social commentary. "The Merchant Of Venice" remains relevant today due to its exploration of themes such as love transcending boundaries, religious intolerance, greed versus mercy, and the pursuit of justice.