Scene 6, from Jack and the Giant Killer, Scenes for a Toy Theater
1870–90
Medium
Lithograph
Dimensions
Sheet: 6 11/16 × 8 7/16 in. (17 × 21.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1952
Accession Number
52.541.1(14)
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Art Historical Context
In the late 19th century, Pollock was a master printer in London's Hoxton district, renowned for producing affordable toy theater sheets that brought theatrical magic into Victorian homes. *Scene 6, from Jack and the Giant Killer, Scenes for a Toy Theater (1870–90) is a vibrant lithograph designed for children to cut out, assemble, and their own performances of the classic English folktale. This sheet captures a dramatic moment—likely featuring bold male characters like the heroic Jack or the towering giant—evoking the swashbuckling adventure that captivated young audiences. Lithography, the ...