Romeo and Juliet
Print
March 1882 (performed)
March 1882 (performed)
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Print showing the death of Romeo and Juliet in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, March 1882. The print includes Ellen Terry played by Juliet, Henry Irving played by Romeo, 'Mr. Fernandez' as Friar Laurence, and 'Mr. G. Alexander' as Paris.
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 showing the death of Romeo and Juliet in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, March 1882 |
| Physical description | Print showing the death of Romeo and Juliet in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, March 1882. The print shows a church's vault, at the centre are Romeo and Juliet lying on the catafalque. Juliet, played by Ellen Terry, is wearing a white dress. Leaning at the side, with his head on her legs is Romeo, played by Henry Irving, wearing a dark tunic and tights. On the stairs to the left of the scene is Friar Lawrence, played by 'Mr. Fernandez', and at the bottom of the steps lying dead is Paris, played by 'Mr. G. Alexander'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | MISS ELLEN TERRY AS "JULIET" MR HENRY IRVING AS "ROMEO" |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Romeo and Juliet |
| Summary | Print showing the death of Romeo and Juliet in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, March 1882. The print includes Ellen Terry played by Juliet, Henry Irving played by Romeo, 'Mr. Fernandez' as Friar Laurence, and 'Mr. G. Alexander' as Paris. 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.13-2017 |
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| Record created | January 3, 2017 |
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