Portia and Caskets, Shakespeare Merchant of Venice 1892 Engraving vintage print

An illustration from Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice"

• Title:  Portia and the Caskets 
• Artist: Alexander Cabanel
• Medium:  Print:  wood engraving 
• Date Issued:  1892, New York
• Dimensions:  Sheet size: 11.5 x 8.75 inches (29 x 22 cm)
• Image Area: 9.0 x 6.25 inches
• Paper: Medium weight, semi gloss
• Reverse:  Blank

  This artwork was printed in late 19th century America, as part of a bound collection of romantic, dramatic, mythological and fictional character artwork.   Each print is accompanied by a thin paper guard sheet, imprinted with letterpress type in brown ink describing the print in detail.
  
  These authentic vintage prints have a wonderful nostalgic character. Perhaps you are collecting them for historical reference, educational materials, or for genealogy research - or simply to frame for display in a home, office, nursery, church, classroom, restaurant or pub. Whatever your intent might be, we hope you enjoy this little artifact from bygone days.