Romeo and Juliet
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Romeo and Juliet is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a scene from Romeo and Juliet. The scene is from Act 5, Scene 3, which is a pretty dramatic part of the story. It's interesting because it's a moment where the two main characters are together, but it's also a moment of great sadness. You can learn more about this kind of print by looking into the technique of sfumato.
The print depicts Act 5, Scene 3 of *Romeo and Juliet*, set inside a crypt where Tybalt lies on the floor. Juliet is shown unconscious on her tomb, adorned with a floral garland in her hair. Romeo sits beside her, holding her hand while looking at her face.
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