Artwork
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a print by the Impressionist artist The Entr'acte. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The Entr’acte published it on November 9, 1884 to mock Terry’s upset over another actress’s success.
This print shows Ellen Terry and Henry Irving reacting to a rival’s Juliet. The Entr’acte published it on November 9, 1884 to mock Terry’s upset over another actress’s success. It was printed in black and white and held at the Victoria and Albert Museum later.
The image pokes fun at Terry’s real-life irritation after opening night. Irving looks calm while Terry reacts strongly to the news.
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Overview
A caricature print published in The Entr'acte on November 9, 1884, depicts actors Ellen Terry and Henry Irving responding to a rival performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print, titled 'Reading Cablegrams Concerning the New Lyceum Juliet', humorously portrays Terry's distress at Mary Anderson's success as Juliet, while Irving remains calm.
Technique & Style
The image is a black and white print, characteristic of the caricature style used to satirize the actors' reactions to a competing production.
History & Provenance
The print was later held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, a repository of theatrical and cultural artifacts.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist’s trick was capturing theater crowds mid-laugh, mid-sip, mid-flirt—as if the curtain had just fallen and real life rushed in.
