Artwork
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a print by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows Mary Anderson in costume as Juliet from a 1884 London stage production.
This print shows Mary Anderson in costume as Juliet from a 1884 London stage production. She stands in profile, holding a dagger, her face lit by a single candle.
The print documents a famous staging of *Romeo and Juliet* at the Lyceum Theatre. Henry Abbey directed the play, with Anderson and Terriss as the leads. The cast list includes well-known actors of the day.
Check out this print at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This 1884 print captures Mary Anderson as Juliet in a Lyceum Theatre production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Henry E. Abbey.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Mary Anderson in character as Juliet, shown in profile, holding a dagger with her face illuminated by a single candle, evoking a poignant moment from the play.
Technique & Style
The print's composition, with its use of a single candle's light, suggests a dramatic and intimate staging of the character's emotional state.
History & Provenance
Part of the 1884 Lyceum Theatre season, this production featured a notable cast, including William Terriss as Romeo, Fanny Stirling as Nurse, Herbert Standing as Mercutio, and Mrs Charles Calvert as Lady Capulet.
Context
The print is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, serving as a visual record of late 19th-century theatrical practices and interpretations of Shakespeare's work.
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