| Accession # | X1058 |
|---|---|
| Artist | John Rogers |
| Title | Is It So Nominated in the Bond? |
| Date | 1880 |
| Medium | Painted plaster |
| Dimensions | 23 x 21 x 11 in. (58.4 x 53.3 x 27.9 cm) |
| Inscriptions | Inscribed on front edge of base: '"IS IT SO NOMINATED IN THE BOND?"' and above title identifying respective figure: "ANTONIO BASSANIO PORTIA SHYLOCK" |
| Signed | Inscribed on top of base at left: "JOHN ROGERS / 1880" and inscribed on second step at back: "PATENTED / JUNE 1, 1880" |
| Credit Line | Brooklyn Museum Collection |
| Location | Visible Storage: Case 32, Shelf D (Sculpture) |
| Description | Statuette of figural group based on Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," the famous trial scene from the fourth act; plaster painted light tan color. Four figures in period garb standing on oval base: in center, Portia (female figure masquerading as male lawyer) stands on staircase holding scroll in proper right hand and gesturing to Shylock; bearded Shylock stands on right side pointing to scroll with proper right hand and holding knife and other implements in proper left hand; Antonio and Bassanio stand at left side, Bassanio, seen in 3/4 rear view, holds money bag in proper right hand and places other hand on Antonio's shoulder; Antonio opens his robes to expose chest. Condition: Good, few minor chips. |
