Spotprent met Disraeli als Shylock by John Doyle

Spotprent met Disraeli als Shylock Possibly 1844 - 1848

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drawing, pencil

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portrait

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drawing

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16_19th-century

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caricature

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romanticism

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pencil

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19th century

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watercolour illustration

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genre-painting

"Spotprent met Disraeli als Shylock" is a satirical print by John Doyle from the mid-19th century, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, caricatured as Shylock from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." This print is part of a series of satirical works by Doyle that used caricature to comment on political and social issues of the time. The artwork is significant for its portrayal of Disraeli, a controversial figure in British politics, and its commentary on the political climate of the era.

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