Romeo and Juliet
Print
March 1882 (performed)
March 1882 (performed)
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Print portrait souvenir of Henry Irving as Romeo in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, March 1882. The print is printed on brown card with gold gilded edging, and was most probably a souvenir intended for purchase at the theatre.
The production of Romeo and Juliet was part of Henry Irvings actor-management of the Lyceum Theatre, which saw him play the lead character in multiple productions alongside Ellen Terry. In this production, Irving played Romeo and Terry played Juliet, alongside William Terriss as Mercutio and music by Sir Julius Benedict.
The production of Romeo and Juliet was part of Henry Irvings actor-management of the Lyceum Theatre, which saw him play the lead character in multiple productions alongside Ellen Terry. In this production, Irving played Romeo and Terry played Juliet, alongside William Terriss as Mercutio and music by Sir Julius Benedict.
Object details
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| Title | Romeo and Juliet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Print on paper |
| Brief description | Print portrait souvenir of Henry Irving as Romeo in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, March 1882 |
| Physical description | Print portrait souvenir of Henry Irving as Romeo in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, March 1882. The print is mounted on brown card with gold gilded edging. The full length portrait shows Romeo standing in profile looking up towards the balcony wearing tights, an embroided tunic and chain necklace. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | MR HENRY IRVING AS "ROMEO"
She speaks -
O, speak again, bright angel! for though art as glorious to this night being over my head.
As is a winged messenger of heaven." |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Romeo and Juliet |
| Summary | Print portrait souvenir of Henry Irving as Romeo in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, March 1882. The print is printed on brown card with gold gilded edging, and was most probably a souvenir intended for purchase at the theatre. The production of Romeo and Juliet was part of Henry Irvings actor-management of the Lyceum Theatre, which saw him play the lead character in multiple productions alongside Ellen Terry. In this production, Irving played Romeo and Terry played Juliet, alongside William Terriss as Mercutio and music by Sir Julius Benedict. |
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| Accession number | S.11-2017 |
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| Record created | January 3, 2017 |
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