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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/65
Former ReferenceD5459/1/38
Title[Bearded man with cane]
Date[1780-1799]
DescriptionA portrait of a Jewish man standing facing forward, his face in profile. He wears all black, including a long black coat. He wears a large white collar and a round red hat. He is bearded and wears a round red hat, gloves and carries and long cane in his right hand, whilst gesturing with his left hand.
Extent1 item
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationIt may be a portrait, but the theatrical pose and traditional Venetian red hat make it possible that this is a depiction of Shylock from 'The Merchant of Venice'. The actor Charles Macklin (?1697-1797) was famed for his performance of the role, including his attention to the historical details of Venetian Jewish dress.
FormatArtwork
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 208 x 170 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/4/9 for a scene from 'The
Merchant of Venice' and D5459/1/34/3 for a portrait of Macklin.
TermCaricatures
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