Romeo and Juliet
Artwork
Medium:
Giclée Digital Print (Original engraving is in the GVSU Permanent Collection)
Date:
circa 1888
Dimensions:
Artworks -
Description:
Black and white print of a woman sitting on a platform in a flowing dress. A man lays sprawled at her feet. A crucifix hangs from the wall. From Act V Scene II.
Historical Context:
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays.