Scene from "The Merchant of Venice", at the Princess Theatre: the Elopement of Jessica, 1858. Creator: Unknown. Scene from "The Merchant of Venice", at the Princess Theatre: the Elopement of Jessica, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Scene from "The Merchant of Venice", at the Princess Theatre: the Elopement of Jessica, 1858. Creator: Unknown. Scene from "The Merchant of Venice", at the Princess Theatre: the Elopement of Jessica, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "The Merchant of Venice", at the Princess Theatre: the Elopement of Jessica, 1858. London stage production. The second act...forms the main feature of the new revival at the above theatre. It was an instance of remarkable judgment in Mr. C. Kean when he resolved on reducing this same second act of that enchanting drama to one scene...The water, the bridges, the buildings, the house of Shylock at the corner of the principal bridge, the passing to and fro of the gondolas, the gradual change of the whole picture from day to evening and night, the illuminated revels and the masquing groups compose one of the most effective stage set-scenes ever projected by enterprising manager or pictorial machinist...The incident of Jessica's elopement with Lorenzo gains especially in this way by force of the dioramic arrangement...We see the lover standing on the bridge; the gondola below awaiting the issue of the adventure; the fair Jewess opening the lattice, and reaching down the casket of jewels; her descent to the door; her flight from her father's house, borne away in her Lorenzo's arms; her safe deposit, surrounded by her gallant's friends, in the gondola, and the exit of the whole party by that pleasant mode of conveyance'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
Media ID 36376250
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Canal Charles John Kean Charles Kean Elopement Eloping Gondola Gondolas Kean Charles Kean Charles John Lover Lovers On Stage Stage Set The Merchant Of Venice Venetian Venice Italy Europe
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.