Scene 2, from Jack and the Giant Killer, Scenes for a Toy Theater

Art Historical Context

Step into the whimsical world of Victorian toy theaters with *Scene 2, from and the Giant Killer, for a Toy Theater* Benjamin Pollock, created between 1870 and 1890. This vibrant lithograph, measuring just 6 11/16 × 8 7/16 inches, captures a dramatic moment—likely involving shadowy tunnels—from the beloved English folktale. Printed in Pollock's London workshop, it was designed as a stage backdrop for miniature home performances, where children could act out heroic adventures with paper characters and props. Pollock, a master printer continuing a family legacy from his uncle John Redington, po...