Salanio, Salerio and Shylock (Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 1)

Engraver John Massey Wright British

After Frederick Bacon British

Subject William Shakespeare British

1825–40

Not on view

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Title: Salanio, Salerio and Shylock (Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, Act 3, Scene 1)
Engraver: John Massey Wright (British, London 1777–1866)
Artist: After Frederick Bacon (British, London 1803–1887 California)
Subject: William Shakespeare (British, Stratford-upon-Avon 1564–1616 Stratford-upon-Avon)
Date: 1825–40
Medium: Etching and engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 3 7/16 × 2 9/16 in. (8.8 × 6.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Harriet McDonald, 1941
Object Number: 41.91.150
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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