Antique Shakespeare Print – Henry Irving as Shylock – Victorian Theatre Engraving (AR-A470)
A striking antique Victorian engraving depicting renowned actor Henry Irving as Shylock, from William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.
This piece captures Irving in full theatrical gravity, cane in hand, rendered in rich cross-hatching typical of late 19th-century book illustration. Accompanied by a printed excerpt from the play, the page reflects the era’s reverence for Shakespeare and its great stage interpreters.
Originally published as part of an illustrated Shakespeare or theatrical volume, this engraving is ideal for framing and appeals to collectors of literary ephemera, Shakespeareana, and historic theatre art.
📜 Details
• Original antique book page, not a reproduction
• Late 19th century (c. 1870s–1890s)
• Engraved illustration with text
• Paper shows age-appropriate toning and edge wear consistent with its historyPerfect for a study, library wall, or anyone who enjoys their decor with a little gravitas and a raised eyebrow.
Also included is the tissue paper covering with a brief description of the scene.This is an original, not a reproduction. It came from a destroyed 1st edition book published in 1892 by Selmar Hess called Character Sketches of Romance Fiction and Drama. There is some damage, aging to the bound side of the print. All prints are either wood engravings, etchings, photogravure, or typogravure.
Approx Size - 11.5"x 9"
Great for framing, assemblage, collage art, scrapbooking, college or school reports, research
Antique Shakespeare Print – Henry Irving as Shylock – Victorian Theatre
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