Romeo and Juliet
1884
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1884
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Romeo and Juliet is a 1884 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
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.
A print from November 1884 depicts Mary Anderson performing as Juliet in a Lyceum Theatre production of *Romeo and Juliet*, directed by Henry E. Abbey, with William Terriss as Romeo. The image shows Anderson standing in an embroidered dress, her arms at her sides, gazing to the left. Supporting roles included Fanny Stirling as the Nurse, Herbert Standing as Mercutio, and Mrs. Charles Calvert as Lady Capulet.
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