Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
Print
1792 (printed)
1792 (printed)
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Print entitled 'Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet', showing Act IV, Scene V, from Romeo and Juliet, February 1st 1792.
Object details
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| Title | Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed ink on paper |
| Brief description | Print entitled 'Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet', showing Act IV, Scene V, from Romeo and Juliet, February 1st 1792 |
| Physical description | Print entitled 'Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet', showing Act IV, Scene V, from <i>Romeo and Juliet,</i> February 1st 1792. The print features a view of a bedroom. Juliet is shown lying insensible on the bed whilst her family are gathered around her. A female figure, her hands clasped, stands close to the bed, gazing down at the unconscious Juliet. The Friar is positioned towards the rear of the scene, gesturing towards the bed, whilst another male figure is leaning over the bed, holding Juliet tenderly in his arms. A section of text from the play in which 'The Friar' is speaking is printed below the image. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Literary reference | Romeo and Juliet |
| Summary | Print entitled 'Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet', showing Act IV, Scene V, from Romeo and Juliet, February 1st 1792. |
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| Accession number | S.1296-2015 |
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| Record created | August 4, 2015 |
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