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"Tarry a little, Jew, "said Portia (colour litho)
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"Tarry a little, Jew, "said Portia (colour litho)
3651975 " Tarry a little, Jew, " said Portia (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Tarry a little, Jew, " said Portia. Illustration for Tales from Shakspeare from the collection of Charles and Mary Lamb (Blackie, c 1910).); © Look and Learn
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Little Plays Portia Tales The Merchant Of Venice Jewish Religion Jews Tarry
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This print titled ""Tarry a little, Jew, " said Portia" transports us into the world of William Shakespeare's iconic play, "The Merchant of Venice". The image depicts a powerful scene where Portia confronts Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. Created by Gordon Frederick Browne in the early 20th century, this colour lithograph beautifully captures the intensity and drama of the moment. Portia's words, "Tarry a little, Jew" resonate with both curiosity and authority as she engages with Shylock. This interaction highlights themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice that are central to the play. Through this illustration for Charles and Mary Lamb's collection of Tales from Shakspeare (Blackie Publishing), Browne skillfully brings these complex characters to life. The composition is rich in detail and symbolism. We see Portia standing tall and confident while Shylock appears visibly tense yet determined. The use of color adds depth to their emotions - warm tones surrounding Portia symbolize her righteousness while cooler hues around Shylock reflect his isolation. This artwork invites us to delve deeper into Shakespeare's exploration of human nature and societal attitudes towards religion during his time. It serves as a reminder that literature has the power to provoke thought-provoking conversations about identity, morality, and compassion across generations. Displayed within private collections worldwide today but made accessible through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, this print continues to captivate viewers with
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