An Early Reading of Shakespeare
Solomon Hart · 1838
Why it's great
A group of people gather around a young Shakespeare as he reads aloud a play. Solomon Hart was an English painter and the first Jewish member of the Royal Academy. He painted scenes from history and literature in great detail. It's a warm tribute to the power of storytelling.
Where to see it
📍 Royal Academy of ArtsLondon, United Kingdom
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Solomon Alexander Hart was born in Plymouth, England, to a Jewish family and trained in London. In 1840 he became the first Jewish member of the Royal Academy. He painted history scenes, portraits and pictures of Jewish life. He died in London in 1881.
